Buech/Steiacher, Staufen

Amphibian spawning site7 haObject number AG2230

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Buech/Steiacher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Staufen in the canton of AG. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG2230. 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 Buech/Steiacher?

Buech/Steiacher lies near Staufen in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3728, 8.1502.

How large is Buech/Steiacher?

The site covers 7 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 Buech/Steiacher protected?

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

Which town is Buech/Steiacher in?

Buech/Steiacher lies near Staufen (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Staufen.

Which protected sites are near Buech/Steiacher?

The closest are Lostorf (4 km), Steinbruch Fahr (5 km) and Lindimatt (5 km).