Kiesgrube Garwid, Dürnten

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number ZH201

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Kiesgrube Garwid is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Dürnten. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH201. 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 Kiesgrube Garwid?

Kiesgrube Garwid lies near Dürnten. The coordinates are 47.2707, 8.8715.

How large is Kiesgrube Garwid?

The site covers 1 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 Kiesgrube Garwid protected?

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

Which town is Kiesgrube Garwid in?

Kiesgrube Garwid lies near Rüti. The town page collects every protected site around Rüti.

Which protected sites are near Kiesgrube Garwid?

The closest are Pilgersteg (1 km), Tannertobel Rüti (1 km) and Gmeindrüti-Ried/Moosried (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.