Ried Gmeimatt, Ottenbach

Amphibian spawning site14 haObject number ZH680

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ried Gmeimatt is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Ottenbach in the canton of ZH. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH680. 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 Ried Gmeimatt?

Ried Gmeimatt lies near Ottenbach in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2800, 8.3967.

How large is Ried Gmeimatt?

The site covers 14 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 Ried Gmeimatt protected?

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

Which town is Ried Gmeimatt in?

Ried Gmeimatt lies near Ottenbach (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Ottenbach.

Which protected sites are near Ried Gmeimatt?

The closest are Bibelaas (0 km), Gmeimatt (0 km) and Dorfrüti (1 km).