Wolzenalp, Nesslau

Mire landscape475 haObject number 59

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wolzenalp is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Nesslau. It covers 475 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 59. 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 Wolzenalp?

Wolzenalp lies near Nesslau. The coordinates are 47.2200, 9.1653.

How large is Wolzenalp?

The site covers 475 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 Wolzenalp protected?

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

Which town is Wolzenalp in?

Wolzenalp lies near Nesslau. The town page collects every protected site around Nesslau.

Which protected sites are near Wolzenalp?

The closest are Feldmoos (1 km), Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) (1 km) and Feldmoos (1 km).