Göscheneralp, Göschenen

Mire landscape170 haObject number 204

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Göscheneralp (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Göscheneralp.

Location and surroundings

Göscheneralp is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Göschenen in the canton of UR. It covers 170 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 204. 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 Göscheneralp?

Göscheneralp lies near Göschenen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.6527, 8.4918.

How large is Göscheneralp?

The site covers 170 ha according to the federal inventory.

Mire landscape: what is it?

Mire landscapes are large landscapes containing bogs, protected for their beauty and national importance. Switzerland has 102 of them.

Is Göscheneralp protected?

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

Which town is Göscheneralp in?

Göscheneralp lies near Göschenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Göschenen.

Which protected sites are near Göscheneralp?

The closest are Berg beim Göscheneralpsee (0 km), Berg beim Göscheneralpsee (0 km) and Börtli (2 km).