Sandlochgrube Chomberg, Winterthur

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number ZH1211

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sandlochgrube Chomberg is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Winterthur in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH1211. 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 Sandlochgrube Chomberg?

Sandlochgrube Chomberg lies near Winterthur in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4842, 8.6740.

How large is Sandlochgrube Chomberg?

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 Sandlochgrube Chomberg protected?

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

Which town is Sandlochgrube Chomberg in?

Sandlochgrube Chomberg lies near Winterthur (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Winterthur.

Which protected sites are near Sandlochgrube Chomberg?

The closest are Neubruch Strubikon (1 km), Lehmgrube Dättnau (1 km) and Dättnau (2 km).