Storen, Greifensee

Fen12 haObject number 2187

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Storen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Greifensee in the canton of ZH. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2187. 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 Storen?

Storen lies near Greifensee in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3572, 8.6862.

How large is Storen?

The site covers 12 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 Storen protected?

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

Which town is Storen in?

Storen lies near Greifensee (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Greifensee.

Which protected sites are near Storen?

The closest are Greifensee (ZH) (0 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (0 km) and Werriker-/Glattenried (2 km).