Hoperen/Hirzerenweid, Nänikon

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Hoperen/Hirzerenweid (Fen) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Hoperen/Hirzerenweid.

Location and surroundings

Hoperen/Hirzerenweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Nänikon in the canton of ZH. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2189. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Greifensee
Canton	ZH
Area	6 ha
Object number	2189
Coordinates	47.36943, 8.70464
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Hoperenried, Nänikon Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Werriker-/Glattenried, Nänikon Amphibian spawning site · 1 km Glattenriet, Uster Fen · 1 km Kiesgrube Im Türli, Wermatswil Amphibian spawning site · 1 km Homberg, Volketswil Dry meadow · 2 km Storen, Greifensee Fen · 2 km Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen, Greifensee UNESCO World Heritage · 2 km Greifensee (ZH), Greifensee Water bird reserve · 2 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hoperen/Hirzerenweid?

Hoperen/Hirzerenweid lies near Nänikon in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3694, 8.7046.

How large is Hoperen/Hirzerenweid?

The site covers 6 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 Hoperen/Hirzerenweid protected?

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

Which town is Hoperen/Hirzerenweid in?

Hoperen/Hirzerenweid lies near Greifensee (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Greifensee.

Which protected sites are near Hoperen/Hirzerenweid?

The closest are Hoperenried (0 km), Werriker-/Glattenried (1 km) and Glattenriet (1 km).

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