Aegelsee, Knonau

Raised bog0 haObject number 119

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Aegelsee (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Aegelsee.

Location and surroundings

Aegelsee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Knonau in the canton of ZH. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 119. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Aegelsee?

Aegelsee lies near Knonau in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2393, 8.4388.

How large is Aegelsee?

The site covers 0 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Aegelsee protected?

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

Which town is Aegelsee in?

Aegelsee lies near Knonau (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Knonau.

Which protected sites are near Aegelsee?

The closest are Ägelsee (0 km), Wigarten (1 km) and Kiesgrube Hinterfeld (1 km).