Schöriz, Eriz

Fen108 haObject number 3457

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schöriz is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Eriz. It covers 108 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3457. 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 Schöriz?

Schöriz lies near Eriz. The coordinates are 46.7666, 7.7989.

How large is Schöriz?

The site covers 108 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 Schöriz protected?

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

Which town is Schöriz in?

Schöriz lies near Eriz. The town page collects every protected site around Eriz.

Which protected sites are near Schöriz?

The closest are Stouffe/Pfidertschegg (1 km), Ober Schöriz (1 km) and Gmeine Schöriz (1 km).