Etzwilerriet, Etzwilen

Amphibian spawning site19 haObject number TG440

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Etzwilerriet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Etzwilen in the canton of TG. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TG440. 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 Etzwilerriet?

Etzwilerriet lies near Etzwilen in the canton of TG. The coordinates are 47.6625, 8.8078.

How large is Etzwilerriet?

The site covers 19 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 Etzwilerriet protected?

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

Which town is Etzwilerriet in?

Etzwilerriet lies near Wagenhausen (TG). The town page collects every protected site around Wagenhausen.

Which protected sites are near Etzwilerriet?

The closest are Etzwiler Riet (0 km), Seewädeli (1 km) and Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) (2 km).