Wappenswiler Riet, Bäretswil

Fen9 haObject number 434

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wappenswiler Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bäretswil in the canton of ZH. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 434. 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 Wappenswiler Riet?

Wappenswiler Riet lies near Bäretswil in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3231, 8.8731.

How large is Wappenswiler Riet?

The site covers 9 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 Wappenswiler Riet protected?

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

Which town is Wappenswiler Riet in?

Wappenswiler Riet lies near Bäretswil (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Bäretswil.

Which protected sites are near Wappenswiler Riet?

The closest are Halden (1 km), Hüttenriet (2 km) and Seelisberg (2 km).