Seeweidsee, Hombrechtikon

Raised bog3 haObject number 109

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Seeweidsee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hombrechtikon in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 109. 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 Seeweidsee?

Seeweidsee lies near Hombrechtikon in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2572, 8.7460.

How large is Seeweidsee?

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 Seeweidsee protected?

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

Which town is Seeweidsee in?

Seeweidsee lies near Hombrechtikon (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hombrechtikon.

Which protected sites are near Seeweidsee?

The closest are Seeweidsee (0 km), Seeweid (0 km) and Ütziker Riet (1 km).