Ried Schlimberg/Vogelholz, Effretikon

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number ZH450

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ried Schlimberg/Vogelholz is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Effretikon in the canton of ZH. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH450. 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 Schlimberg/Vogelholz?

Ried Schlimberg/Vogelholz lies near Effretikon in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4346, 8.6819.

How large is Ried Schlimberg/Vogelholz?

The site covers 5 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 Schlimberg/Vogelholz protected?

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

Which town is Ried Schlimberg/Vogelholz in?

Ried Schlimberg/Vogelholz lies near Lindau (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Lindau.

Which protected sites are near Ried Schlimberg/Vogelholz?

The closest are Örmis (3 km), Weiher Lochrüti (3 km) and Örmis (3 km).