20-686: Frauenwinkel is a mire landscape in Switzerland , situated at the Seedamm area on Zürichsee lakeshore in the municipality of Freienbach in the Canton of Schwyz . Frauenwinkel is situated on the Seedamm area in Hurden , a locality of Freienbach in the canton of Schwyz . It is bordered by the Zürichsee to the west, by the locality of Pfäffikon to the south and by the Hurden canal to
40-524: A terminal moraine , was formed by an ice age glacier (Linth glacier) ca. 17'000 years ago. The Hurden peninsula and the Seedamm divide the main part of Lake Zurich from its upper part, the Obersee . The Seedamm runs across an area of shallow water. The Holzbrücke Rapperswil-Hurden , a wooden pedestrian bridge built in 2001, is located to the east of the Seedamm. The mire landscape Frauenwinkel
60-553: A donation in 965 AD by the emperor Otto I to the pin Unserer lieben Frau ( Our Lady ) to the Einsiedeln Abbey which still is the owner of the area. A reed belt lines the greater part of the shore between Pfäffikon and Hurden. Landward there is reed vegetation with large and small sedge flora, rushes, Iris sibirica and Gentiana pneumonanthe . In certain places even transition and high marsh occurs. Species found in
80-406: Is different from Wikidata Articles with German-language sources (de) Seedamm The Rapperswil Seedamm is the artificial causeway at the narrowest area of Lake Zurich between Hurden (SZ) and Rapperswil (SG). The structure contains two bridge segments and is approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) long. The Seedamm carries a road ( Hauptstrasse 8 ) and a railway across
100-8910: Is from the Federal Inventory of Mire Landscapes of Particular Beauty and National Importance in Switzerland . Mire landscapes [ edit ] # Site Canton(s) Municipalities Since Revis. 1 Rothenthurm ZG , SZ Einsiedeln , Feusisberg , Oberägeri , Rothenthurm 1996 2004 2 Les Ponts-de-Martel NE Brot-Plamboz , Les Ponts- de-Martel , Noiraigue , Travers 1996 3 Schwantenau SZ Einsiedeln 1996 5 Pfäffikersee ZH Fehraltorf , Pfäffikon , Seegräben , Wetzikon 1996 6 Zugerberg ZG Walchwil , Zug 1996 2004 7 Etang de la Gruère JU , BE Le Bémont , Montfaucon , Saignelégier , Tramelan 1996 8 Hinter Höhi SG Amden , Nesslau 1996 9 La Vraconnaz VD Sainte-Croix 1996 10 Breitried/Unteriberg SZ Einsiedeln , Unteriberg 1996 11 Chaltenbrunnen BE Meiringen , Schattenhalb 1996 12 La Chaux-des-Breuleux JU , BE La Chaux-des-Breuleux , Mont-Tramelan , Saignelégier , Tramelan 1966 13 Habkern/Sörenberg LU , BE Beatenberg , Eriz , Flühli , Habkern , Horrenbach-Buchen , Niederried bei Interlaken , Oberried am Brienzersee , Schangnau 1996 2007 15 Glaubenberg OW , LU Alpnach , Entlebuch , Flühli , Giswil , Hasle , Sarnen , Schüpfheim , Schwarzenberg 1996 16 Bellelay BE Châtelat , Saicourt 1996 2007 19 Lauenensee BE Gsteig , Lauenen 1996 21 Vallée de Joux VD L'Abbaye , Le Chenit 1996 2001 22 Gamperfin SG Grabs 1996 25 Ibergeregg SZ Alpthal , Einsiedeln , Oberiberg , Schwyz , Unteriberg 1996 2007 27 Les Pontins BE Saint-Imier , Sonvilier 1996 2007 33 Les Gurles FR Grangettes , Marsens , Sâles , Riaz 1996 35 La Chaux-d'Abel BE , JU Le Noirmont , Les Bois , Muriaux , Saint-Imier , Sonvilier 1996 37 Hirzel ZH Hirzel , Horgen , Schönenberg , Wädenswil 1996 38 Rotmoos/Eriz BE Eriz , Horrenbach-Buchen , Schangnau , Sigriswil 1996 39 Lac de Lussy FR Châtel-Saint-Denis , Remaufens 1996 2004 45 God da Staz/Stazerwald GR Celerina/Schlarigna , St. Moritz 1996 53 San Bernardino GR Hinterrhein , Mesocco 1996 55 Schwändital GL Näfels , Oberurnen 1996 56 Alp Nadéls GR Trun 1996 59 Wolzenalp SG Ebnat-Kappel , Nesslau 1996 62 Schwägalp SG , AR , AI Alt St. Johann , Gonten , Hundwil , Krummenau , Nesslau , Schwende , Stein , Urnäsch 1996 2004 66 Chellen SG Ebnat-Kappel , Hemberg , Krummenau , Wattwil 1996 88 Creux du Croue VD Arzier 1996 93 Le Niremont FR Châtel-Saint-Denis , Semsales 1996 94 La Brévine NE La Brévine , La Chaux-du-Milieu , Le Cerneux-Péquignot 1996 98 Klein Entlen LU Entlebuch , Flühli , Hasle , Schüpfheim 1996 99 Col des Mosses / La Lécherette VD Château-d'Oex , Ormont-Dessous 1996 2001 105 Unterägeri ZG Unterägeri , Zug 1996 2004 106 Wetzikon/Hinwil ZH Dürnten , Gossau , Hinwil , Wetzikon 1996 109 Furner Berg GR Furna , Jenaz , Schiers 1996 110 Fulensee UR Erstfeld 1996 118 Sparenmoos/Neuenberg BE Boltigen , Zweisimmen 1996 119 Haslerberg/Betelberg BE Lauenen , Lenk 1996 132 Unter Hüttenbüel SG Ebnat-Kappel , Gommiswald , Rieden , Wattwil 1996 163 Gurnigel/Gantrisch BE Blumenstein , Guggisberg , Rüeggisberg , Rüschegg , Rüti bei Riggisberg 1996 189 Lucomagno/Dötra TI Olivone 1996 204 Göscheneralp UR Göschenen 1996 217 Alp Flix GR Sur 1996 226 Val Fenga GR Ramosch , Sent 1996 227 Faninpass GR Fideris , Jenaz , Peist 1996 232 Oberbauen/Scheidegg NW , UR Emmetten , Seelisberg 1996 235 Sägel / Lauerzersee SZ Arth , Lauerz , Steinen 1996 251 Maschwander Allmend ZG , ZH Cham , Hünenberg , Maschwanden , Obfelden 1996 2004 260 Piano di Magadino TI Cadenazzo , Cugnasco , Giubiasco , Gordola , Gudo , Locarno , Magadino , S. Antonino , Sementina 1996 263 Val da Sett GR Bivio 1996 265 Tamangur GR Scuol , Valchava 1996 268 Grimsel BE Guttannen 2004 2007 275 Petersinsel BE Erlach , Twann 1996 280 Aare / Giessen BE Allmendingen , Belp , Muri bei Bern , Rubigen 1996 289 Les Grangettes VD Noville 1996 2004 296 Le Marais des Monod VD Apples , Ballens , Mollens , Montricher , Pampigny 1996 302 Val de Réchy VS Nax 1996 315 Maighels GR Tujetsch 1996 319 Riet/Tamons SG Mels 1996 320 Tratza-Pany GR Luzein 1996 322 Albrun VS Binn 1996 324 Vorder Höhi SG Alt St. Johann , Amden 1996 325 Alpe di Chièra TI Osco , Quinto 1996 326 Monti di Medeglia TI Isone , Medeglia , Robasacco 1996 336 Amsoldingen BE Amsoldingen , Höfen , Thierachern , Uebeschi 1996 2004 339 Albrist BE St. Stephan 1996 347 Alpe Zaria TI Fusio 1996 351 Frauenwinkel SZ Freienbach 1996 357 Urnerboden UR , GL Linthal , Spiringen 1996 359 Plaun Segnas Sut GR Flims 1996 364 Alp da Stierva GR Mon , Salouf , Stierva 1996 365 Alp Anarosa GR Casti-Wergenstein 1996 368 Buffalora GR Tschierv 1996 369 Plan da San Franzesch GR Poschiavo 1996 370 Hilferenpass LU Escholzmatt , Flühli , Marbach 1996 378 Neeracher Ried ZH Dielsdorf , Hochfelden , Höri , Neerach , Niederglatt , Niederhasli , Stadel , Steinmaur 1996 385 Lützelsee ZH Bubikon , Gossau , Grüningen , Hombrechtikon , Stäfa 1996 387 Gräppelen SG Alt St. Johann 1996 390 Bachsee BE Grindelwald 1996 391 Grosse Scheidegg BE Grindelwald 1996 414 Durannapass GR Conters im Prättigau , Langwies 1996 416 Grande Cariçaie VD , FR , BE , NE Chabrey , Cheseaux-Noréaz , Chevroux , Cheyres , Châbles , Cudrefin , Delley-Portalban , Estavayer-le-Lac , Font , Gampelen , Gletterens , Haut-Vully , Ins , Marin-Epagnier , Vernay , Yverdon-les-Bains , Yvonand 1996 2001/2007 419 Steingletscher BE Gadmen 1996 420 Fänerenspitz AI , SG Altstätten , Oberriet , Rüte 1996 2004 421 Val da Campasc / Passo del Bernina GR Poschiavo 1996 See also [ edit ] Nature parks in Switzerland References [ edit ] ^ CDDA: Mire Landscapes of National Importance Ordinance on
120-555: Is situated on the western side of Hurden and on the southern lakeshore between Hurden and Pfäffikon. The islands Lützelau and Ufenau are located close to the Frauenwinkel . Remains of Prehistoric lake crossings were found at Freienbach–Hurden Rosshorn , an archaeological site located at one of the Seedamm's bridges. The Seedamm's predecessor was a historical wooden bridge that was first completed in 1360 and rebuilt several times. For centuries, this connection had been part of
140-522: The Lützelau and Ufenau islands is also part of the Frauenwinkel protected area. At Hurden local agricultural use is allowed. The open landscape of Frauenwinkel is the last great unspoilt section of the shore on Zürichsee. Its shallow water areas are southernly and easterly surrounded by marshes and to the northwest by the islands of Ufenau and Lützelau . The name Frauenwinkel origins from
160-714: The Inventory of Mire Landscapes of Particular Beauty and National Importance in Switzerland. The area is a moorland and fen site of national importance, according to the Cantonal Protection Ordinance (German: Moorlandschaft und Flachmoorobjekte von nationaler Bedeutung, Kantonale Schutzverordnung). The protected site is also part of the archaeological Seedamm area including the remains of the Prehistoric wooden bridges respectively Prehistoric pile dwellings around Zürichsee settlements, situated at
180-1951: The Protection of Mire Landscapes of Particular Beauty and National Importance / Verordnung über den Schutz der Moorlandschaften von besonderer Schönheit und von nationaler Bedeutung (Moorlandschaftsverordnung) / Ordonnance sur la protection des sites marécageux d'une beauté particulière et d'importance nationale (Ordonnance sur les sites marécageux) / Ordinanza sulla protezione delle zone palustri di particolare bellezza e di importanza nazionale (Ordinanza sulle zone palustri) of 1996-05-01, SR/RS 451.35 , art. pp1 External links [ edit ] Switzerland - Mire Landscapes of National Importance (CH07) , Common Database on Designated Areas (CDDA) Map: Moorlandschaften (in German) v t e Swiss federal inventories Cultural Cableways Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance Heritage Sites Historical Transport Routes Natural Alluvial sites of National Importance Amphibian Spawning Areas Dry Grasslands of National Importance Federal Hunting Reserves Landscapes and Natural Monuments Mire Landscapes of Particular Beauty and National Importance Raised and Transitional Bogs of National Importance Water and Migratory Birds Reserves of National and International Importance Portals : [REDACTED] Switzerland [REDACTED] Environment Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_mire_landscapes_in_Switzerland&oldid=1178113083 " Categories : Wetlands of Switzerland Switzerland geography-related lists Switzerland nature-related lists Protected areas of Switzerland Bogs of Switzerland Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
200-458: The Seedamm isthmus between the Zürichsee and the Obersee lake area: Freienbach–Hurden Rosshorn , Freienbach–Hurden Seefeld , Seegubel and Rapperswil-Jona–Technikum . Because the lake has grown in size over time, the original piles are now around 4 metres (13 ft) to 7 metres (23 ft) under the water level of 406 metres (1,332 ft). As well as being part of the 56 Swiss sites of
220-718: The UNESCO World Heritage Site Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps , the settlements are also listed in the Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance as a Class object . Mire landscapes in Switzerland From Misplaced Pages, the 💕 (Redirected from Mire landscapes in Switzerland ) The List of mire landscapes in Switzerland is a list of Swiss bogs and wetlands . It
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#1732773344389240-480: The lake, with the railway being used by the S5 and S40 services of Zurich S-Bahn and by Südostbahn 's Voralpen Express . The Melide causeway across a narrow section at Lake Lugano is comparable to the Seedamm. The Seedamm connects the Swiss cantons of Schwyz (Hurden) and St. Gallen (Rapperswil). The village of Hurden is located on a peninsula protruding from the south shore of Lake Zurich. This peninsula,
260-596: The nature reserve include Phengaris alcon , Eurasian curlew and Gentiana pneumonanthe , as well as Ruspolia nitidula , a small snail. Frauenwinkel is an important water bird roost and breeding grounds of various reed birds. The area is one of the last breeding places in Switzerland for curlews. On passage in late February and early March, up to 200-strong curlew flocks may be observed, as well as common reed bunting and great reed warbler . Strong recovery pressure, nutrient input, excavated material from drainage ditches and (especially in this deep geographical location)
280-559: The north; to its east the Obersee (upper Lake Zurich) at Rapperswil is situated, as well as the Holzbrücke Rapperswil-Hurden being another protected area. The reed and marsh belt at Frauenwinkel has a maximal width of about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) from the west to the east and a length of about 1.5 kilometres (0.9 mi) from the north to the south. The lake area of about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) towards
300-410: The propagation of rampant foreign plants endanger the sensitive area. The splitting of the different areas within the larger habitat area is a threat to the birds living there. In recent decades, commercial and residential buildings, intensified agriculture and leisure claims have gradually reduced the area, a remnant of nature in the laundry room: this is the charm and the great danger . In addition to
320-535: The protection status may be optimized. Frauenwinkel is the most important nature reserve on the Zürichsee lakeshore. Established in 1927 and protected in 1980 respectively 1996, the Frauenwinkel bog landscape and lake zone including the Lützelau and Ufenau islands belong to Switzerland's most valuable riparian landscapes. Frauenwinkel ist part of the mire landscapes in Switzerland , bogs and wetlands being in
340-493: The railway line from Rapperswil railway station via Seedamm. In 1939 and 1951 the now called Seedamm causeway was reinforced to meet growing demand. Whilst the bridge sections of the Seedamm allow smaller vessels to pass under them, the main shipping channel between the lower and upper halves of Lake Zurich now passes through the Hurden ship canal , which was cut through the base of the Hurden peninsular in 1942/43, thus placing
360-454: The safeguarding of sites by own land acquisitions and the completion of contracts, the broad-based Frauenwinkel foundation, supported by the environmental organizations Ala, SKV, WWF, ZSL and Pro Natura Schwyz, the municipality Freienbach, farmers and industry forces the protection and enhancement of the area by public relation works. In co-operation with the cantonal office of the nature reserve (German: Fachstelle Naturschutz des Kantons Schwyz)
380-565: The so-called Jakobsweg , an old pilgrimage route. In 1873 the Swiss federal parliament approved the construction of the today's stone causeway and bridge. Construction works began in 1875 and finished in 1878 (in the same year the existing wooden bridge was removed). The construction cost the sum of 1,462,000 Swiss Francs, of which 1,100,000 had been paid by the city of Rapperswil. In 1878 the Zürichsee-Gotthardbahn established
400-525: The village of Hurden on an artificial island. This canal is spanned by the Sternenbrücke , which also carries both road and railway. This causeway was renovated between March and November 2010 to allow 40 tonne trucks to cross the Seedamm. At the beginning of the 21st-century, about 75 passenger trains and 24,000 vehicles crossed the causeway and the town of Rapperswil-Jona every day, and as of 2016, an average of 26,000 vehicles. In order to relieve
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