Schnäggenwald, Schalchen

Fen8 haObject number 2182

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schnäggenwald is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schalchen in the canton of ZH. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2182. 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 Schnäggenwald?

Schnäggenwald lies near Schalchen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4080, 8.8446.

How large is Schnäggenwald?

The site covers 8 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 Schnäggenwald protected?

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

Which town is Schnäggenwald in?

Schnäggenwald lies near Wila (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Wila.

Which protected sites are near Schnäggenwald?

The closest are Ried Reinisbachtal (1 km), Kiesgrube Rosengarten (1 km) and Breiti (1 km).