Chräenriet, Watt

Raised bog1 haObject number 98

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chräenriet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Watt in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 98. 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 Chräenriet?

Chräenriet lies near Watt in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4347, 8.4863.

How large is Chräenriet?

The site covers 1 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 Chräenriet protected?

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

Which town is Chräenriet in?

Chräenriet lies near Regensdorf (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Regensdorf.

Which protected sites are near Chräenriet?

The closest are Chräenriet (0 km), Chatzensee, Chräenriet (0 km) and Chatzensee (1 km).