Ägerten-Matteneich, Künten

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number AG368

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ägerten-Matteneich is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Künten in the canton of AG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG368. 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 Ägerten-Matteneich?

Ägerten-Matteneich lies near Künten in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3840, 8.3191.

How large is Ägerten-Matteneich?

The site covers 3 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 Ägerten-Matteneich protected?

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

Which town is Ägerten-Matteneich in?

Ägerten-Matteneich lies near Künten (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Künten.

Which protected sites are near Ägerten-Matteneich?

The closest are Alte Reuss (1 km), Matteneich (1 km) and Alte Reuss (1 km).