Langacher, Pfäffikon SZ

Fen4 haObject number 2353

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Langacher is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Pfäffikon SZ in the canton of ZH. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2353. 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 Langacher?

Langacher lies near Pfäffikon SZ in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2023, 8.7672.

How large is Langacher?

The site covers 4 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 Langacher protected?

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

Which town is Langacher in?

Langacher lies near Freienbach (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Freienbach.

Which protected sites are near Langacher?

The closest are Moor westlich Unterdorf (0 km), Frauenwinkel – Ufenau – Lützelau (2 km) and Frauenwinkel (2 km).