Grindel, Horgenberg

Fen7 haObject number 46

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grindel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Horgenberg. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 46. 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 Grindel?

Grindel lies near Horgenberg. The coordinates are 47.2395, 8.5994.

How large is Grindel?

The site covers 7 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 Grindel protected?

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

Which town is Grindel in?

Grindel lies near Horgen. The town page collects every protected site around Horgen.

Which protected sites are near Grindel?

The closest are Grindelmoos (0 km), Grindelmoos (0 km) and Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald (2 km).