Waldriede am Pfannenstiel, Meilen

Fen13 haObject number 52

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Waldriede am Pfannenstiel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Meilen in the canton of ZH. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 52. 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 Waldriede am Pfannenstiel?

Waldriede am Pfannenstiel lies near Meilen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2936, 8.6613.

How large is Waldriede am Pfannenstiel?

The site covers 13 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 Waldriede am Pfannenstiel protected?

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

Which town is Waldriede am Pfannenstiel in?

Waldriede am Pfannenstiel lies near Meilen (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Meilen.

Which protected sites are near Waldriede am Pfannenstiel?

The closest are Bergmeilen (1 km), Hinter Guldenen (2 km) and Vorrain (2 km).