Ambitzgi, Wetzikon ZH

Fen12 haObject number 57

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ambitzgi is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wetzikon ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 57. 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 Ambitzgi?

Ambitzgi lies near Wetzikon ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3026, 8.7979.

How large is Ambitzgi?

The site covers 12 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

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

Is Ambitzgi protected?

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

Which town is Ambitzgi in?

Ambitzgi lies near Wetzikon (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Wetzikon.

Which protected sites are near Ambitzgi?

The closest are Ambitzgi-/Bönlerried (0 km), Ambitzgi/Böhnlerriet (0 km) and Drumlinlandschaft (1 km).