Fischenthaler Riet, Gibswil

Fen13 haObject number 435

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fischenthaler Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gibswil in the canton of ZH. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 435. 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 Fischenthaler Riet?

Fischenthaler Riet lies near Gibswil in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3193, 8.9192.

How large is Fischenthaler Riet?

The site covers 13 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 Fischenthaler Riet protected?

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

Which town is Fischenthaler Riet in?

Fischenthaler Riet lies near Zug Gibswil (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Gibswil.

Which protected sites are near Fischenthaler Riet?

The closest are Seelisberg (1 km), Dürrspitz (2 km) and Oberberg (2 km).