Auschachen, Brugg AG

Amphibian spawning site19 haObject number AG149

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Auschachen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Brugg AG in the canton of AG. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG149. 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 Auschachen?

Auschachen lies near Brugg AG in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4935, 8.2325.

How large is Auschachen?

The site covers 19 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 Auschachen protected?

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

Which town is Auschachen in?

Auschachen lies near Gebenstorf (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Gebenstorf.

Which protected sites are near Auschachen?

The closest are Windischer Schachen (0 km), Wasserschloss Brugg - Stilli (1 km) and Fröschegräbe (1 km).