Brüggen, Rifferswil

Fen3 haObject number 39

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Brüggen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 39. 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 Brüggen?

Brüggen lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2373, 8.5163.

How large is Brüggen?

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 Brüggen protected?

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

Which town is Brüggen in?

Brüggen lies near Rifferswil (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Rifferswil.

Which protected sites are near Brüggen?

The closest are Hagenholz/Hagenmoos (0 km), Alter Torfstich im Hagenholz (1 km) and Hagenholz (1 km).