Morgetshofsee, Thayngen

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number SH21

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Morgetshofsee is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Thayngen. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SH21. 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 Morgetshofsee?

Morgetshofsee lies near Thayngen. The coordinates are 47.7294, 8.7018.

How large is Morgetshofsee?

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 Morgetshofsee protected?

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

Which town is Morgetshofsee in?

Morgetshofsee lies near Thayngen. The town page collects every protected site around Thayngen.

Which protected sites are near Morgetshofsee?

The closest are Rudolfensee (1 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km) and Spitzwisen (1 km).