Hard, Siggenthal Station

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number AG821

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hard is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Siggenthal Station in the canton of AG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG821. 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 Hard?

Hard lies near Siggenthal Station in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.5182, 8.2358.

How large is Hard?

The site covers 4 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 Hard protected?

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

Which town is Hard in?

Hard lies near Zug Siggenthal-Würenlingen (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Siggenthal-Würenlingen.

Which protected sites are near Hard?

The closest are Kumetmatte (1 km), Schlatt (1 km) and Stroppel (2 km).