Riede im Jonental, Affoltern am Albis

Fen3 haObject number 13

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riede im Jonental is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Affoltern am Albis in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13. 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 Riede im Jonental?

Riede im Jonental lies near Affoltern am Albis in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2653, 8.4693.

How large is Riede im Jonental?

The site covers 3 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 Riede im Jonental protected?

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

Which town is Riede im Jonental in?

Riede im Jonental lies near Affoltern am Albis (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Affoltern am Albis.

Which protected sites are near Riede im Jonental?

The closest are Moor Rinderweiderhau/Hinter Bisliken (2 km), Bislikerhau-Riede (2 km) and Südlich Seehüsli (2 km).