Mattenplätz, Eiken

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number AG181

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mattenplätz is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Eiken in the canton of AG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG181. 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 Mattenplätz?

Mattenplätz lies near Eiken in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.5431, 7.9974.

How large is Mattenplätz?

The site covers 3 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 Mattenplätz protected?

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

Which town is Mattenplätz in?

Mattenplätz lies near Eiken (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Eiken.

Which protected sites are near Mattenplätz?

The closest are Ankematt (1 km), Weiher im Tal (2 km) and Hüslimatt (2 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.