Zigermoos, Unterägeri

Raised bog2 haObject number 172

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zigermoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterägeri in the canton of ZG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 172. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zigermoos?

Zigermoos lies near Unterägeri in the canton of ZG. The coordinates are 47.1447, 8.5537.

How large is Zigermoos?

The site covers 2 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 Zigermoos protected?

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

Which town is Zigermoos in?

Zigermoos lies near Unterägeri (ZG). The town page collects every protected site around Unterägeri.

Which protected sites are near Zigermoos?

The closest are Zigermoos (0 km), Hünggi (1 km) and Chnodenried (1 km).

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.