Ägelsee, Frauenfeld

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number TG117

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ägelsee is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Frauenfeld in the canton of TG. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TG117. 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 Ägelsee?

Ägelsee lies near Frauenfeld in the canton of TG. The coordinates are 47.5587, 8.8630.

How large is Ägelsee?

The site covers 6 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 Ägelsee protected?

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

Which town is Ägelsee in?

Ägelsee lies near Frauenfeld (TG). The town page collects every protected site around Frauenfeld.

Which protected sites are near Ägelsee?

The closest are Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (0 km), Baggersee Chasperäcker (2 km) and Wuer (2 km).