Klotener Riet, Oberglatt ZH

Fen29 haObject number 842

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Klotener Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberglatt ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 29 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 842. 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 Klotener Riet?

Klotener Riet lies near Oberglatt ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4690, 8.5494.

How large is Klotener Riet?

The site covers 29 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 Klotener Riet protected?

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

Which town is Klotener Riet in?

Klotener Riet lies near Winkel (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Winkel.

Which protected sites are near Klotener Riet?

The closest are Goldenes Tor/Rüti Allmend (1 km), Gstöck/Ifang (1 km) and Glattaltlaufgebiet Schlosswinkel-Peterli-Solachten (1 km).