Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid, Alpnach Dorf

Raised bog0 haObject number 279

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 279. 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 Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid?

Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9285, 8.1724.

How large is Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid?

The site covers 0 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 Rossweid protected?

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

Which town is Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid in?

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

Which protected sites are near Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid?

The closest are Rossweid (0 km), Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere (1 km) and Riedboden (1 km).