Ellwald, Fläsch

Amphibian spawning site36 haObject number GR392

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ellwald is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Fläsch in the canton of GR. It covers 36 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GR392. 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 Ellwald?

Ellwald lies near Fläsch in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 47.0405, 9.4887.

How large is Ellwald?

The site covers 36 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 Ellwald protected?

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

Which town is Ellwald in?

Ellwald lies near Fläsch (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Fläsch.

Which protected sites are near Ellwald?

The closest are Rheindamm Melser Au (1 km), Elltal (1 km) and Hinter-Ochsenberg (1 km).