Lutiker Ried, Hombrechtikon

Fen40 haObject number 71

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lutiker Ried is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Hombrechtikon in the canton of ZH. It covers 40 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 71. 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 Lutiker Ried?

Lutiker Ried lies near Hombrechtikon in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2618, 8.7707.

How large is Lutiker Ried?

The site covers 40 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 Lutiker Ried protected?

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

Which town is Lutiker Ried in?

Lutiker Ried lies near Hombrechtikon (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hombrechtikon.

Which protected sites are near Lutiker Ried?

The closest are Lutiker Ried (1 km), Lützelsee – Seeweidsee – Ütziker Riet (1 km) and Adletshuserried (1 km).