Häglimoos, Knonau

Raised bog1 haObject number 118

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Häglimoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Knonau in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 118. 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 Häglimoos?

Häglimoos lies near Knonau in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2166, 8.4855.

How large is Häglimoos?

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 Häglimoos protected?

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

Which town is Häglimoos in?

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

Which protected sites are near Häglimoos?

The closest are Häglimoos (0 km), Moos südlich Grünholz (1 km) and Steinhauser Weiher (1 km).

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.