Raffoltersee, Oberstammheim

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number ZH629

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Raffoltersee is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberstammheim. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH629. 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 Raffoltersee?

Raffoltersee lies near Oberstammheim. The coordinates are 47.6187, 8.7895.

How large is Raffoltersee?

The site covers 1 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 Raffoltersee protected?

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

Which town is Raffoltersee in?

Raffoltersee lies near Wagenhausen. The town page collects every protected site around Wagenhausen.

Which protected sites are near Raffoltersee?

The closest are Kiesgrube Härdli (1 km), Glaziallandschaft zwischen Thur und Rhein (1 km) and Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (2 km).