Seewisen/Hostig, Mönchaltorf

Fen56 haObject number 2199

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Seewisen/Hostig is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Mönchaltorf. It covers 56 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2199. 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 Seewisen/Hostig?

Seewisen/Hostig lies near Mönchaltorf. The coordinates are 47.3255, 8.6986.

How large is Seewisen/Hostig?

The site covers 56 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 Seewisen/Hostig protected?

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

Which town is Seewisen/Hostig in?

Seewisen/Hostig lies near Mönchaltorf. The town page collects every protected site around Mönchaltorf.

Which protected sites are near Seewisen/Hostig?

The closest are Greifensee (ZH) (0 km), Grube Seefeld und Stopperweiher (1 km) and Lättenrain (2 km).