Schmulzenchopf, Menziken

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number AG440

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schmulzenchopf is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Menziken in the canton of AG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG440. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Schmulzenchopf?

Schmulzenchopf lies near Menziken in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.2322, 8.1826.

How large is Schmulzenchopf?

The site covers 3 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 Schmulzenchopf protected?

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

Which town is Schmulzenchopf in?

Schmulzenchopf lies near Menziken (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Menziken.

Which protected sites are near Schmulzenchopf?

The closest are Burger Weiher (1 km), Burgergrube (1 km) and Wynenmatten (1 km).