Pfaffenhaut, Küssnacht am Rigi
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Pfaffenhaut is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Küssnacht am Rigi in the canton of SZ. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SZ171. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pfaffenhaut?
Pfaffenhaut lies near Küssnacht am Rigi in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0767, 8.4448.
How large is Pfaffenhaut?
The site covers 4 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 Pfaffenhaut protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Pfaffenhaut in?
Pfaffenhaut lies near Küssnacht (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Küssnacht.
Which protected sites are near Pfaffenhaut?
The closest are Rigi-Seebodenalp (2 km), Bannwald (3 km) and Rhein-Weil, Palmrainbrücke (3 km).