Chaltenboden, Schönenberg ZH

Fen7 haObject number 1147

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chaltenboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schönenberg ZH. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1147. 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 Chaltenboden?

Chaltenboden lies near Schönenberg ZH. The coordinates are 47.2068, 8.6441.

How large is Chaltenboden?

The site covers 7 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 Chaltenboden protected?

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

Which town is Chaltenboden in?

Chaltenboden lies near Wädenswil. The town page collects every protected site around Wädenswil.

Which protected sites are near Chaltenboden?

The closest are Chaltenbodenriede (0 km), Buechhof (1 km) and Rechbergmoosbachriede (1 km).