Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad, Spreitenbach

Amphibian spawning site8 haObject number AG742

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Spreitenbach in the canton of AG. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG742. 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 Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad?

Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad lies near Spreitenbach in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4059, 8.3745.

How large is Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad?

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 Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad protected?

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

Which town is Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad in?

Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad lies near Spreitenbach (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Spreitenbach.

Which protected sites are near Franzosenweiher und Altes Bad?

The closest are Egelsee/Seematten (1 km), Schachen (3 km) and Rotrist (4 km).