Am Ausee

Fen3 haObject number 88

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Am Ausee (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Am Ausee.

Location and surroundings

Am Ausee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Au ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 88. 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 Am Ausee?

Am Ausee lies near Au ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2488, 8.6378.

How large is Am Ausee?

The site covers 3 ha according to the federal inventory.

What is a Fen?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Am Ausee protected?

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

Nearby

Vorder Au1 km Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen1 km Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen1 km Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen2 km Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen2 km Grindelmoos3 km Grindelmoos3 km Grindelmoos3 km