The "Stein" is a 547 meter high molasse mountain southeast of the town of Weiach. On top of the sandstones and marls of the molasse lies a layer of so-called …
The pond owes its existence to groundwater, which is forced to rise through a watertight obstacle. The rising groundwater stirs up fine, light sand, interspersed with white snail shell debris, …
The geodetic center of the canton of Zurich is in Brütten (center of official surveying). The geographical center of the canton of Zurich is above Wangen near Dübendorf (geometric center …
With an area of 105 hectares, the Neeracherried is one of the last large fens in Switzerland. It is mowed regularly and grazed on the fringes, providing a habitat for …