Grabenriet, Uster

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number ZH881

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grabenriet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Uster in the canton of ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH881. 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 Grabenriet?

Grabenriet lies near Uster in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3319, 8.7240.

How large is Grabenriet?

The site covers 3 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 Grabenriet protected?

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

Which town is Grabenriet in?

Grabenriet lies near Uster (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Uster.

Which protected sites are near Grabenriet?

The closest are Bergholzriet/Ankenriet (1 km), Greifensee (ZH) (1 km) and Grube Seefeld und Stopperweiher (2 km).