Bislikerhau-Riede, Affoltern am Albis

Fen3 haObject number 14

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bislikerhau-Riede is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Affoltern am Albis in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 14. 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 Bislikerhau-Riede?

Bislikerhau-Riede lies near Affoltern am Albis in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2833, 8.4642.

How large is Bislikerhau-Riede?

The site covers 3 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 Bislikerhau-Riede protected?

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

Which town is Bislikerhau-Riede in?

Bislikerhau-Riede lies near Affoltern am Albis (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Affoltern am Albis.

Which protected sites are near Bislikerhau-Riede?

The closest are Moor Rinderweiderhau/Hinter Bisliken (0 km), Wolfen (2 km) and Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher) (2 km).