Mettmenhasler See, Niederhasli

Raised bog3 haObject number 97

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mettmenhasler See is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederhasli in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 97. 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 Mettmenhasler See?

Mettmenhasler See lies near Niederhasli in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4757, 8.4902.

How large is Mettmenhasler See?

The site covers 3 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 Mettmenhasler See protected?

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

Which town is Mettmenhasler See in?

Mettmenhasler See lies near Niederhasli (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Niederhasli.

Which protected sites are near Mettmenhasler See?

The closest are Mettmenhasler See (0 km), Forbuck (2 km) and Steinmaurer Riet (2 km).