Hirzel, Hirzel

Mire landscape480 haObject number 37

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Hirzel (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Hirzel.

Location and surroundings

Hirzel is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Hirzel. It covers 480 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 37. 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 Hirzel?

Hirzel lies near Hirzel. The coordinates are 47.2079, 8.6237.

How large is Hirzel?

The site covers 480 ha according to the federal inventory.

Mire landscape: what is it?

Mire landscapes are large landscapes containing bogs, protected for their beauty and national importance. Switzerland has 102 of them.

Is Hirzel protected?

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

Which town is Hirzel in?

Hirzel lies near Wädenswil. The town page collects every protected site around Wädenswil.

Which protected sites are near Hirzel?

The closest are Spitzenmoos (0 km), Rechbergmoosbachriede (1 km) and Spitzenmoos (1 km).