Zugerberg, Walchwil

Mire landscape521 haObject number 6

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zugerberg is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Walchwil. It covers 521 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6. 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 Zugerberg?

Zugerberg lies near Walchwil. The coordinates are 47.1118, 8.5387.

How large is Zugerberg?

The site covers 521 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 Zugerberg protected?

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

Which town is Zugerberg in?

Zugerberg lies near Unterägeri. The town page collects every protected site around Unterägeri.

Which protected sites are near Zugerberg?

The closest are Walchwiler Oberallmig (1 km), Erlenried (1 km) and Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos (1 km).