Kaltbrunnerriet, Uznach

Amphibian spawning site22 haObject number SG374

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Kaltbrunnerriet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Uznach in the canton of SG. It covers 22 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG374. 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 Kaltbrunnerriet?

Kaltbrunnerriet lies near Uznach in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2146, 8.9855.

How large is Kaltbrunnerriet?

The site covers 22 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 Kaltbrunnerriet protected?

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

Which town is Kaltbrunnerriet in?

Kaltbrunnerriet lies near Uznach (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Uznach.

Which protected sites are near Kaltbrunnerriet?

The closest are Kaltbrunner Riet (0 km), Kaltbrunner Riet (0 km) and Benkner-, Burger- und Kaltbrunner Riet (0 km).