Witiwald/Dälenwald, Beatenberg

Raised bog6 haObject number 328

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Witiwald/Dälenwald is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Beatenberg in the canton of BE. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 328. 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 Witiwald/Dälenwald?

Witiwald/Dälenwald lies near Beatenberg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7034, 7.7811.

How large is Witiwald/Dälenwald?

The site covers 6 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 Witiwald/Dälenwald protected?

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

Which town is Witiwald/Dälenwald in?

Witiwald/Dälenwald lies near Beatenberg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Beatenberg.

Which protected sites are near Witiwald/Dälenwald?

The closest are Moor zwischen Flösch und Hälibach (1 km), Spicherberg (2 km) and Schore (2 km).