Pfäffikersee, Pfäffikon ZH

Mire landscape1 070 haObject number 5

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pfäffikersee is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Pfäffikon ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 070 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5. 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 Pfäffikersee?

Pfäffikersee lies near Pfäffikon ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3531, 8.7807.

How large is Pfäffikersee?

The site covers 1 070 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 Pfäffikersee protected?

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

Which town is Pfäffikersee in?

Pfäffikersee lies near Seegräben (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Seegräben.

Which protected sites are near Pfäffikersee?

The closest are Pfäffikersee (1 km), Pfäffikersee (ZH) (1 km) and Robenhauseriet/Pfäffikersee (1 km).