Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos, Rifferswil

Raised bog1 haObject number 115

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos.

Location and surroundings

Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 115. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos?

Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos lies near Rifferswil in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2469, 8.5144.

How large is Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos?

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 Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos protected?

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

Which town is Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos in?

Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos lies near Rifferswil (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Rifferswil.

Which protected sites are near Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos?

The closest are Chrutzelen (0 km), Brüggen (1 km) and Hagenholz/Hagenmoos (1 km).