Espen Riet, Triboltingen

Amphibian spawning site54 haObject number TG231

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Espen Riet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Triboltingen in the canton of TG. It covers 54 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TG231. 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 Espen Riet?

Espen Riet lies near Triboltingen in the canton of TG. The coordinates are 47.6659, 9.1096.

How large is Espen Riet?

The site covers 54 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 Espen Riet protected?

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

Which town is Espen Riet in?

Espen Riet lies near Gottlieben (TG). The town page collects every protected site around Gottlieben.

Which protected sites are near Espen Riet?

The closest are Espen Riet/Ermatinger Riet (0 km), Ermatinger Becken (TG) (1 km) and Ermatingen Oberwäg (2 km).