Steinrüti, Hermetschwil-Staffeln

Amphibian spawning site18 haObject number AG268

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Steinrüti is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Hermetschwil-Staffeln in the canton of AG. It covers 18 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG268. 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 Steinrüti?

Steinrüti lies near Hermetschwil-Staffeln in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3243, 8.3511.

How large is Steinrüti?

The site covers 18 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 Steinrüti protected?

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

Which town is Steinrüti in?

Steinrüti lies near Zufikon (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Zufikon.

Which protected sites are near Steinrüti?

The closest are Reuss: Bremgarten - Zufikon bis Brücke von Rottenschwil (AG) (1 km), Rottenschwilermoos (1 km) and Rottenschwiler Moos (1 km).