Lostorf, Buchs AG

Amphibian spawning site27 haObject number AG159

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lostorf is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Buchs AG in the canton of AG. It covers 27 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG159. 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 Lostorf?

Lostorf lies near Buchs AG in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3903, 8.0994.

How large is Lostorf?

The site covers 27 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 Lostorf protected?

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

Which town is Lostorf in?

Lostorf lies near Suhr (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Suhr.

Which protected sites are near Lostorf?

The closest are Aarau - Rupperswil (2 km), Aarschächli (2 km) and Cholgrueben (3 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.