Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch, Stansstad

Amphibian spawning site10 haObject number NW62

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Stansstad in the canton of NW. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number NW62. 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 Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch?

Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch lies near Stansstad in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9680, 8.3388.

How large is Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch?

The site covers 10 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 Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch protected?

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

Which town is Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch in?

Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch lies near Stansstad (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Stansstad.

Which protected sites are near Stansstader Ried/Rotzloch?

The closest are Schulried/Uertiried (0 km), Acheregg (1 km) and Stöckmatt (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.