Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere, Alpnach Dorf

Raised bog2 haObject number 278

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere.

Location and surroundings

Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 278. 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 Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere?

Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9272, 8.1808.

How large is Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere?

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 Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere protected?

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

Which town is Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere in?

Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere?

The closest are Teilenboden (0 km), Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid (1 km) and Meiengraben (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.