Schwägalp, Urnäsch
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Schwägalp is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. It covers 2 831 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 62. 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 Schwägalp?
Schwägalp lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.2574, 9.3106.
How large is Schwägalp?
The site covers 2 831 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 Schwägalp protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Schwägalp in?
Schwägalp lies near Urnäsch (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Urnäsch.
Which protected sites are near Schwägalp?
The closest are Moore auf dem Chräzerenpass (Schwarzegg, Lauchriet, Witiriet) (0 km), Moore im Trämelloch (1 km) and Cholwald Schwägalp (1 km).