Schützenweiher, Mettmenstetten

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number ZH577

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schützenweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Mettmenstetten in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH577. 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 Schützenweiher?

Schützenweiher lies near Mettmenstetten in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2363, 8.4815.

How large is Schützenweiher?

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 Schützenweiher protected?

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

Which town is Schützenweiher in?

Schützenweiher lies near Mettmenstetten (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Mettmenstetten.

Which protected sites are near Schützenweiher?

The closest are Rorholz (2 km), Moos südlich Grünholz (2 km) and Rorholz (2 km).