Mettmenhasler See, Niederhasli

Fen6 haObject number 839

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mettmenhasler See is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederhasli in the canton of ZH. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 839. 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 Mettmenhasler See?

Mettmenhasler See lies near Niederhasli in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4755, 8.4906.

How large is Mettmenhasler See?

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 Mettmenhasler See protected?

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

Which town is Mettmenhasler See in?

Mettmenhasler See lies near Niederhasli (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Niederhasli.

Which protected sites are near Mettmenhasler See?

The closest are Mettmenhasler See (0 km), Forbuck (2 km) and Steinmaurer Riet (2 km).