Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au, Haag (Rheintal)

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number SG205

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au.

Location and surroundings

Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Haag (Rheintal) in the canton of SG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG205. 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 Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au?

Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au lies near Haag (Rheintal) in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1938, 9.4872.

How large is Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au?

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 Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au protected?

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

Which town is Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au in?

Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au lies near Schaan () (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Schaan ().

Which protected sites are near Retentionsbecken Ceres Rhein-Au?

The closest are Rheindamm Rheinau (0 km), Wiesenfurt (1 km) and Wisenfurt (1 km).