Wissenbach, Bennau

Raised bog1 haObject number 369

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Wissenbach (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Wissenbach.

Location and surroundings

Wissenbach is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 369. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wissenbach?

Wissenbach lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1474, 8.6863.

How large is Wissenbach?

The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Wissenbach protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Wissenbach in?

Wissenbach lies near Oberägeri (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Oberägeri.

Which protected sites are near Wissenbach?

The closest are Wissenbach (0 km), Breitried (0 km) and Breitried (0 km).