Grossmoos, Kölliken

Amphibian spawning site17 haObject number AG348

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grossmoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Kölliken in the canton of AG. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG348. 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 Grossmoos?

Grossmoos lies near Kölliken in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3446, 8.0103.

How large is Grossmoos?

The site covers 17 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 Grossmoos protected?

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

Which town is Grossmoos in?

Grossmoos lies near Kölliken (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Kölliken.

Which protected sites are near Grossmoos?

The closest are Walisgraben (1 km), Hof (2 km) and Tongrube (2 km).