Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden, Rheinau

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number ZH726

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Rheinau in the canton of ZH. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH726. 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 Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden?

Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden lies near Rheinau in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.6415, 8.6271.

How large is Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden?

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 Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden protected?

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

Which town is Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden in?

Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden lies near Rheinau (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Rheinau.

Which protected sites are near Kiesgrube Rhinauer Feld und Oberboden?

The closest are Au (2 km), Oberholz (2 km) and Rhein (Oberwasser)-Rheinau (2 km).