Cassina di Lago, Piotta

Amphibian spawning site9 haObject number TI114

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cassina di Lago is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Piotta in the canton of TI. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI114. 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 Cassina di Lago?

Cassina di Lago lies near Piotta in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.4922, 8.6471.

How large is Cassina di Lago?

The site covers 9 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 Cassina di Lago protected?

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

Which town is Cassina di Lago in?

Cassina di Lago lies near Quinto (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Quinto.

Which protected sites are near Cassina di Lago?

The closest are Bolle di Cassina di Lago (0 km), Piano della Bolla (2 km) and Mottone di Garzonera (2 km).