Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald, Vorderthal

Fen36 haObject number 1544

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Vorderthal. It covers 36 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1544. 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 Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald?

Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald lies near Vorderthal. The coordinates are 47.1306, 8.9154.

How large is Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald?

The site covers 36 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 Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald protected?

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

Which town is Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald in?

Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald lies near Schübelbach. The town page collects every protected site around Schübelbach.

Which protected sites are near Gnossenweid/Mutzenwald?

The closest are Limmat-Zürich, Unterhard (3 km), Schwarzeneggehöchi/Hinter Gwürz (3 km) and Rossweid (3 km).