Riet Zuzwil, Zuzwil SG

Amphibian spawning site11 haObject number SG587

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riet Zuzwil is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Zuzwil SG in the canton of SG. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG587. 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 Riet Zuzwil?

Riet Zuzwil lies near Zuzwil SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4757, 9.1277.

How large is Riet Zuzwil?

The site covers 11 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 Riet Zuzwil protected?

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

Which town is Riet Zuzwil in?

Riet Zuzwil lies near Zuzwil (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zuzwil.

Which protected sites are near Riet Zuzwil?

The closest are Zuzwiler Riet (0 km), Oberhueb (1 km) and Oberheimen (2 km).