Kohlschwärzi, Muhen

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number AG276

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Kohlschwärzi is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Muhen in the canton of AG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG276. 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 Kohlschwärzi?

Kohlschwärzi lies near Muhen in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3245, 8.0553.

How large is Kohlschwärzi?

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 Kohlschwärzi protected?

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

Which town is Kohlschwärzi in?

Kohlschwärzi lies near Muhen (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Muhen.

Which protected sites are near Kohlschwärzi?

The closest are Graströchni Hard (1 km), Zopfmatt (3 km) and Tongrube (3 km).