Oerlinger Riet, Oerlingen

Fen6 haObject number 1515

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oerlinger Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oerlingen. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1515. 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 Oerlinger Riet?

Oerlinger Riet lies near Oerlingen. The coordinates are 47.6240, 8.6852.

How large is Oerlinger Riet?

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 Oerlinger Riet protected?

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

Which town is Oerlinger Riet in?

Oerlinger Riet lies near Kleinandelfingen. The town page collects every protected site around Kleinandelfingen.

Which protected sites are near Oerlinger Riet?

The closest are Dachsenhuser Riet (1 km), Weieräcker (1 km) and Räubrichseen (1 km).