Seewadel, Gossau ZH

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number ZH310

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Seewadel is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Gossau ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH310. 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 Seewadel?

Seewadel lies near Gossau ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.3133, 8.7697.

How large is Seewadel?

The site covers 5 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 Seewadel protected?

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

Which town is Seewadel in?

Seewadel lies near Wetzikon (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Wetzikon.

Which protected sites are near Seewadel?

The closest are Seewadel (0 km), Greifensee-Greifensee (1 km) and Isert Weiher (1 km).

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.