Chrutzelenmoos, Hirzel

Raised bog14 haObject number 124

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chrutzelenmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hirzel. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 124. 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 Chrutzelenmoos?

Chrutzelenmoos lies near Hirzel. The coordinates are 47.2247, 8.6088.

How large is Chrutzelenmoos?

The site covers 14 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 Chrutzelenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Chrutzelenmoos in?

Chrutzelenmoos lies near Horgen. The town page collects every protected site around Horgen.

Which protected sites are near Chrutzelenmoos?

The closest are Chrutzelenmoos (0 km), Chrutzelen (0 km) and Östlich Ändenholz (1 km).