Schachen, Oberrüti

Amphibian spawning site11 haObject number AG569

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schachen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberrüti in the canton of AG. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG569. 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 Schachen?

Schachen lies near Oberrüti in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.1719, 8.4058.

How large is Schachen?

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 Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Schachen in?

Schachen lies near Oberrüti (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Oberrüti.

Which protected sites are near Schachen?

The closest are Schachen (0 km), Hinterhünenberg (1 km) and Giessen (1 km).