Birchriedli, Zugerberg

Fen1 haObject number 2841

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Birchriedli is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Zugerberg in the canton of ZG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2841. 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 Birchriedli?

Birchriedli lies near Zugerberg in the canton of ZG. The coordinates are 47.1277, 8.5381.

How large is Birchriedli?

The site covers 1 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 Birchriedli protected?

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

Which town is Birchriedli in?

Birchriedli lies near Unterägeri (ZG). The town page collects every protected site around Unterägeri.

Which protected sites are near Birchriedli?

The closest are Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos (0 km), Eigenried (1 km) and Tubenloch/Hünggi (1 km).