Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos, Rifferswil

Raised bog13 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 13 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 47.2475, 8.5124.

How large is Unterrifferswilermoos/Chrutzelen/Oberrifferswilermoos?

The site covers 13 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 Rorholz (2 km).