Kiesgruben Steig, Aadorf

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number TG98

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Kiesgruben Steig is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Aadorf in the canton of TG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TG98. 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 Kiesgruben Steig?

Kiesgruben Steig lies near Aadorf in the canton of TG. The coordinates are 47.5012, 8.8981.

How large is Kiesgruben Steig?

The site covers 2 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 Kiesgruben Steig protected?

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

Which town is Kiesgruben Steig in?

Kiesgruben Steig lies near Aadorf (TG). The town page collects every protected site around Aadorf.

Which protected sites are near Kiesgruben Steig?

The closest are Luggeseeli (1 km), Kiesgrube Eggholz (2 km) and Wald im Riederholz (2 km).