Hoperenried, Nänikon

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number ZH872

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hoperenried is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Nänikon in the canton of ZH. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH872. 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 Hoperenried?

Hoperenried lies near Nänikon in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3694, 8.7046.

How large is Hoperenried?

The site covers 6 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 Hoperenried protected?

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

Which town is Hoperenried in?

Hoperenried lies near Greifensee (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Greifensee.

Which protected sites are near Hoperenried?

The closest are Hoperen/Hirzerenweid (0 km), Werriker-/Glattenried (1 km) and Glattenriet (1 km).

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.