Örmis, Illnau

Amphibian spawning site10 haObject number ZH444

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Örmis is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Illnau. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH444. 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 Örmis?

Örmis lies near Illnau. The coordinates are 47.4100, 8.7068.

How large is Örmis?

The site covers 10 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 Örmis protected?

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

Which town is Örmis in?

Örmis lies near Illnau-Effretikon. The town page collects every protected site around Illnau-Effretikon.

Which protected sites are near Örmis?

The closest are Oermis (0 km), Örmis (0 km) and Wildert (2 km).