Giriz, Koblenz

Amphibian spawning site16 haObject number AG340

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Giriz is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Koblenz in the canton of AG. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG340. 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 Giriz?

Giriz lies near Koblenz in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.6018, 8.2259.

How large is Giriz?

The site covers 16 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 Giriz protected?

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

Which town is Giriz in?

Giriz lies near Koblenz (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Koblenz.

Which protected sites are near Giriz?

The closest are Klingnauerstausee (AG) (0 km), Klingnauer Stausee (0 km) and Giritz (1 km).