Weierwisen/Moos, Schaffhausen

Fen9 haObject number 396

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Weierwisen/Moos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schaffhausen. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 396. 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 Weierwisen/Moos?

Weierwisen/Moos lies near Schaffhausen. The coordinates are 47.7339, 8.6789.

How large is Weierwisen/Moos?

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 Weierwisen/Moos protected?

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

Which town is Weierwisen/Moos in?

Weierwisen/Moos lies near Schaffhausen. The town page collects every protected site around Schaffhausen.

Which protected sites are near Weierwisen/Moos?

The closest are ​Weierwisen (0 km), Rohrebüeli-Striitholz (1 km) and Rohrenbüeli-Stritholz (1 km).