Foort, Eggenwil

Amphibian spawning site8 haObject number AG3432

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Foort is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Eggenwil. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG3432. 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 Foort?

Foort lies near Eggenwil. The coordinates are 47.3701, 8.3268.

How large is Foort?

The site covers 8 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 Foort protected?

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

Which town is Foort in?

Foort lies near Künten. The town page collects every protected site around Künten.

Which protected sites are near Foort?

The closest are Foort (0 km), Eichholz-Hegnau (0 km) and Letzi (1 km).

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.