Classification of Switzerland’s soils

The classification system of Switzerland’s soils is the result of collaboration between the “Classification and Nomenclature” task group and Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon Research Station ART. It is available in the pdf format.

Complete edition (german pdf)
Complete edition (french pdf)
Complete edition (italian pdf)

Soil classification key for Switzerland

A soil classification key, including explanations, was elaborated by the SSSS “Soil Classification and Nomenclature” task group. It is available in the pdf format:
Soil classification key (german / french) and Explanations (german / french)

Revision of the “Soil Classification Key for Switzerland”

The “Soil Classification and Nomenclature” task group is in the process of revising the Swiss soil classification key.