Breitmoos, Untersiggenthal

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number AG820

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Breitmoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Untersiggenthal in the canton of AG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG820. 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 Breitmoos?

Breitmoos lies near Untersiggenthal in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.5041, 8.2626.

How large is Breitmoos?

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 Breitmoos protected?

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

Which town is Breitmoos in?

Breitmoos lies near Untersiggenthal (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Untersiggenthal.

Which protected sites are near Breitmoos?

The closest are Rüteli (1 km), Stroppel (2 km) and Schlatt (2 km).