Zettenalp, Schwanden (Sigriswil)

Raised bog1 haObject number 534

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zettenalp is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 534. 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 Zettenalp?

Zettenalp lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). The coordinates are 46.7485, 7.7754.

How large is Zettenalp?

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 Zettenalp protected?

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

Which town is Zettenalp in?

Zettenalp lies near Sigriswil. The town page collects every protected site around Sigriswil.

Which protected sites are near Zettenalp?

The closest are Zettenalp (0 km), Untere und Obere Mäscher (1 km) and Hubelhörnli (1 km).