Mutzmalen

The Mutzmalen is a hamlet in the municipality of Stafa in the Swiss canton of Zurich. The group of buildings consists of 16 houses. In the Mutzmalen about 60 people. The name is probably connected with the billhook, the " Mutz ".

Geography

The hamlet is located at the foot of the aligned against the Southwest Latte Mountain, which is geologically formed by the Linth glacier, near the border between Stafa and Männedorf. The Housing Group is registered as a free holding area in the cantonal structure plan.

Witches' Dance

" Witches' Dance " the locals call a Wegpassage by a steeply sloping towards the lake Nagelfluhdecke the bar mountain. The teamsters, the slope always difficult to overcome obstacle, and the farmers brought the ravine anger and frustration. Due to the close passage of the wind always coincided with a force in the plane and ruffled it in such a way as if out of control guessed witches had danced through the clean made-up haystack.

Traffic

The railway line from Zurich to Rapperswil which is traversed by the S7, separates the houses from Lake Zurich. Three underpasses near the Mutzmalen lead to Seestrasse and the lake. On the lake road ( main road 17) is the bus stop " bathing " the VZO that serves as a connection of public transport to the beach of Stafa. The nearer bus stop Sonnenfeld is mostly used for the visit of the lido of Männedorf.

History

In Roman times, the Roman road from Zurich ( Turicum ) to Kempraten ( Centum Prata ) and Rapperswil led over the area. The houses of Mutzmalen originate mainly from the 17th to the 18th century. 2004 the newest building was built, an extension to a 1736 -built wine farmhouse. This was freed from subsequent installations in order to expose the old substance can.

Economy

On weekends, many walkers use the paths through the vineyards applied in the semicircle. On an increase at the northeastern end of the bar Mount a vantage point has been established. The area around the Mutzmalen serves the wine. Among other things, here grow the grape varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling x Sylvaner and Garanoir.

During the 2nd World War, the vines, although the growing battle had to be sacrificed. After the war but quickly new vines were planted and today there are again several wine producers. Also an orchard extends from the border of the Mutzmalen Männedorf. The Mutzmalen and its surroundings have become a recreational area of ​​the surrounding communities. In winter you can go sledging on the bar mountain road; it is not cleared.

Fauna

At the roadsides in Lattenberg dry stone walls were built. For the rare smooth snake and lizards which is a suitable habitat. In the plane of horses are kept.