Ägelmoos, Mellingen

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number AG910

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Ägelmoos (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Ägelmoos.

Location and surroundings

Ägelmoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Mellingen in the canton of AG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG910. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ägelmoos?

Ägelmoos lies near Mellingen in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4179, 8.2628.

How large is Ägelmoos?

The site covers 2 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Ägelmoos protected?

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

Which town is Ägelmoos in?

Ägelmoos lies near Mellingen (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Mellingen.

Which protected sites are near Ägelmoos?

The closest are Reuss-Mellingen (1 km), Spitzacher (1 km) and Rüsshalden (1 km).