Hiwiler Riet, Wetzikon ZH
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Hiwiler Riet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Wetzikon ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 106. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hiwiler Riet?
Hiwiler Riet lies near Wetzikon ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3014, 8.8125.
How large is Hiwiler Riet?
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 Hiwiler Riet protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Hiwiler Riet in?
Hiwiler Riet lies near Wetzikon (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Wetzikon.
Which protected sites are near Hiwiler Riet?
The closest are Wetziker Riet/Oberhöfler Riet/Schwändi/Hiwiler Riet (0 km), Drumlinlandschaft (0 km) and Wetzikon/Hinwil (1 km).