Chrutzelen, Rifferswil

Fen2 haObject number 3849

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chrutzelen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3849. 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 Chrutzelen?

Chrutzelen lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2467, 8.5138.

How large is Chrutzelen?

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 Chrutzelen protected?

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

Which town is Chrutzelen in?

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

Which protected sites are near Chrutzelen?

The closest are Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos (0 km), Brüggen (1 km) and Hagenholz/Hagenmoos (1 km).