Oberbauen/Scheidegg, Emmetten

Mire landscape472 haObject number 232

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberbauen/Scheidegg is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. It covers 472 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 232. 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 Oberbauen/Scheidegg?

Oberbauen/Scheidegg lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9358, 8.5327.

How large is Oberbauen/Scheidegg?

The site covers 472 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 Oberbauen/Scheidegg protected?

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

Which town is Oberbauen/Scheidegg in?

Oberbauen/Scheidegg lies near Emmetten (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Emmetten.

Which protected sites are near Oberbauen/Scheidegg?

The closest are Seeliboden im Choltal (0 km), Scheidegg im Choltal (0 km) and Seeliboden im Choltal (1 km).