Chräenriet, Watt

Fen2 haObject number 848

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chräenriet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Watt in the canton of ZH. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 848. 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 Chräenriet?

Chräenriet lies near Watt in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4349, 8.4863.

How large is Chräenriet?

The site covers 2 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 Chräenriet protected?

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

Which town is Chräenriet in?

Chräenriet lies near Regensdorf (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Regensdorf.

Which protected sites are near Chräenriet?

The closest are Chräenriet (0 km), Chatzensee, Chräenriet (1 km) and Chatzensee (1 km).