Torfmoos, Niederrohrdorf

Amphibian spawning site7 haObject number AG522

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Torfmoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederrohrdorf. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG522. 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 Torfmoos?

Torfmoos lies near Niederrohrdorf. The coordinates are 47.4145, 8.3043.

How large is Torfmoos?

The site covers 7 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 Torfmoos protected?

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

Which town is Torfmoos in?

Torfmoos lies near Mellingen. The town page collects every protected site around Mellingen.

Which protected sites are near Torfmoos?

The closest are Taumoos (1 km), Bösimoos (1 km) and Bösimoos (1 km).