Zisetsriet, Hittnau

Fen3 haObject number 2204

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zisetsriet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Hittnau in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2204. 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 Zisetsriet?

Zisetsriet lies near Hittnau in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3547, 8.8484.

How large is Zisetsriet?

The site covers 3 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 Zisetsriet protected?

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

Which town is Zisetsriet in?

Zisetsriet lies near Hittnau (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hittnau.

Which protected sites are near Zisetsriet?

The closest are Grabenriet/Grossriet (1 km), Pfaffenbrunnen (1 km) and Hofschür (1 km).