Grossweier, Rüti ZH

Fen7 haObject number 156

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grossweier is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüti ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 156. 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 Grossweier?

Grossweier lies near Rüti ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2577, 8.8909.

How large is Grossweier?

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 Grossweier protected?

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

Which town is Grossweier in?

Grossweier lies near Rüti (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Rüti.

Which protected sites are near Grossweier?

The closest are Honegg (1 km), Kiesgrube Goldbach (1 km) and Gmeindrüti-Ried/Moosried (1 km).