Seeweidsee, Hombrechtikon

Fen5 haObject number 70

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Seeweidsee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Hombrechtikon in the canton of ZH. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 70. 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 Seeweidsee?

Seeweidsee lies near Hombrechtikon in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2572, 8.7456.

How large is Seeweidsee?

The site covers 5 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 Seeweidsee protected?

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

Which town is Seeweidsee in?

Seeweidsee lies near Hombrechtikon (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hombrechtikon.

Which protected sites are near Seeweidsee?

The closest are Seeweidsee (0 km), Seeweid (0 km) and Ütziker Riet (1 km).