Pfaffenbrunnen, Hittnau

Fen2 haObject number 2203

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pfaffenbrunnen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Hittnau in the canton of ZH. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2203. 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 Pfaffenbrunnen?

Pfaffenbrunnen lies near Hittnau in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3513, 8.8394.

How large is Pfaffenbrunnen?

The site covers 2 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 Pfaffenbrunnen protected?

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

Which town is Pfaffenbrunnen in?

Pfaffenbrunnen lies near Hittnau (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hittnau.

Which protected sites are near Pfaffenbrunnen?

The closest are Grabenriet/Grossriet (1 km), Zisetsriet (1 km) and Hofhalden (1 km).