Delta della Maggia, Ascona

Amphibian spawning site27 haObject number TI375

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Delta della Maggia is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Ascona in the canton of TI. It covers 27 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI375. 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 Delta della Maggia?

Delta della Maggia lies near Ascona in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1513, 8.7986.

How large is Delta della Maggia?

The site covers 27 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 Delta della Maggia protected?

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

Which town is Delta della Maggia in?

Delta della Maggia lies near Ascona (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Ascona.

Which protected sites are near Delta della Maggia?

The closest are Foce della Maggia (0 km), Delta della Maggia (0 km) and Ex Aeroporto (1 km).