Chänzeli/Schachen, Buchrain

Amphibian spawning site23 haObject number LU532

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chänzeli/Schachen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Buchrain. It covers 23 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU532. 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 Chänzeli/Schachen?

Chänzeli/Schachen lies near Buchrain. The coordinates are 47.1043, 8.3384.

How large is Chänzeli/Schachen?

The site covers 23 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 Chänzeli/Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Chänzeli/Schachen in?

Chänzeli/Schachen lies near Dierikon. The town page collects every protected site around Dierikon.

Which protected sites are near Chänzeli/Schachen?

The closest are Unterer Schiltwald (1 km), Mettlenmoos (1 km) and Mettlenmoos (1 km).