Rod, Wildberg

Fen7 haObject number 983

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rod is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wildberg in the canton of ZH. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 983. 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 Rod?

Rod lies near Wildberg in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4282, 8.8320.

How large is Rod?

The site covers 7 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 Rod protected?

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

Which town is Rod in?

Rod lies near Wildberg (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Wildberg.

Which protected sites are near Rod?

The closest are Töss-Neftenbach (1 km), Stigenweid (2 km) and Schnäggenwald (2 km).