Dürrenbiel, Hettlingen

Fen2 haObject number 1527

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dürrenbiel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Hettlingen in the canton of ZH. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1527. 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 Dürrenbiel?

Dürrenbiel lies near Hettlingen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.5536, 8.6915.

How large is Dürrenbiel?

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 Dürrenbiel protected?

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

Which town is Dürrenbiel in?

Dürrenbiel lies near Hettlingen (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hettlingen.

Which protected sites are near Dürrenbiel?

The closest are Baldisriet (1 km), Waldweiher im Oberholz/Iffertsmoos (2 km) and Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube (2 km).