Rüschenzopf, Tuggen

Fen4 haObject number 1832

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rüschenzopf is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Tuggen in the canton of SZ. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1832. 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 Rüschenzopf?

Rüschenzopf lies near Tuggen in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.2094, 8.9553.

How large is Rüschenzopf?

The site covers 4 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 Rüschenzopf protected?

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

Which town is Rüschenzopf in?

Rüschenzopf lies near Tuggen (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Tuggen.

Which protected sites are near Rüschenzopf?

The closest are Absetzbecken Allmeind (1 km), Bätzimatt (1 km) and Bätzimatt (1 km).