Erztal, Winterthur

Fen8 haObject number 981

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Erztal is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Winterthur in the canton of ZH. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 981. 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 Erztal?

Erztal lies near Winterthur in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4673, 8.7944.

How large is Erztal?

The site covers 8 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 Erztal protected?

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

Which town is Erztal in?

Erztal lies near Winterthur (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Winterthur.

Which protected sites are near Erztal?

The closest are Wissen (2 km), Wissenberg (2 km) and Burgweid (2 km).