Torfriet, Pfäffikon ZH

Raised bog1 haObject number 102

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Torfriet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Pfäffikon ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 102. 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 Torfriet?

Torfriet lies near Pfäffikon ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3677, 8.7598.

How large is Torfriet?

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 Torfriet protected?

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

Which town is Torfriet in?

Torfriet lies near Pfäffikon (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Pfäffikon.

Which protected sites are near Torfriet?

The closest are Torfriet und Herdplatte (0 km), Hungerseeli (1 km) and Weid (1 km).