Schnabellücke, Hausen am Albis

Fen2 haObject number 24

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schnabellücke is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Hausen am Albis in the canton of ZH. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 24. 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 Schnabellücke?

Schnabellücke lies near Hausen am Albis in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2608, 8.5340.

How large is Schnabellücke?

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 Schnabellücke protected?

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

Which town is Schnabellücke in?

Schnabellücke lies near Hausen am Albis (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hausen am Albis.

Which protected sites are near Schnabellücke?

The closest are Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald (1 km), Sennweid (2 km) and Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos (2 km).