Au Büchel, Rüthi (Rheintal)

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number SG190

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Au Büchel is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüthi (Rheintal). It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG190. 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 Au Büchel?

Au Büchel lies near Rüthi (Rheintal). The coordinates are 47.2864, 9.5484.

How large is Au Büchel?

The site covers 1 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 Au Büchel protected?

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

Which town is Au Büchel in?

Au Büchel lies near Schellenberg (). The town page collects every protected site around Schellenberg ().

Which protected sites are near Au Büchel?

The closest are Planggi (2 km), Rheindamm Sennwald (2 km) and Bärenlöcher (3 km).