Hof, Kölliken

Amphibian spawning site9 haObject number AG344

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hof is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Kölliken in the canton of AG. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG344. 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 Hof?

Hof lies near Kölliken in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3257, 8.0140.

How large is Hof?

The site covers 9 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 Hof protected?

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

Which town is Hof in?

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

Which protected sites are near Hof?

The closest are Tongrube (0 km), Walisgraben (1 km) and Zopfmatt (1 km).