Dachsenhuser Riet, Ossingen

Fen3 haObject number 1516

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dachsenhuser Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ossingen in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1516. 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 Dachsenhuser Riet?

Dachsenhuser Riet lies near Ossingen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.6228, 8.6931.

How large is Dachsenhuser Riet?

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 Dachsenhuser Riet protected?

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

Which town is Dachsenhuser Riet in?

Dachsenhuser Riet lies near Ossingen (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Ossingen.

Which protected sites are near Dachsenhuser Riet?

The closest are Oerlinger Riet (1 km), Husemersee (1 km) and Räubrichseen (2 km).