Rorholz, Rifferswil

Raised bog0 haObject number 116

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rorholz is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 116. 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 Rorholz?

Rorholz lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2345, 8.5080.

How large is Rorholz?

The site covers 0 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 Rorholz protected?

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

Which town is Rorholz in?

Rorholz lies near Rifferswil (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Rifferswil.

Which protected sites are near Rorholz?

The closest are Rorholz (0 km), Arbach (1 km) and Brüggen (1 km).