Sarbach, Neuheim

Fen4 haObject number 2804

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sarbach is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Neuheim. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2804. 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 Sarbach?

Sarbach lies near Neuheim. The coordinates are 47.1991, 8.5867.

How large is Sarbach?

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 Sarbach protected?

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

Which town is Sarbach in?

Sarbach lies near Horgen. The town page collects every protected site around Horgen.

Which protected sites are near Sarbach?

The closest are Moor zwischen Büel und Blattwald (1 km), Chälenmoor (1 km) and Chälenhof (1 km).