Unterrütiweiher, Merenschwand

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number AG459

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unterrütiweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Merenschwand. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG459. 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 Unterrütiweiher?

Unterrütiweiher lies near Merenschwand. The coordinates are 47.2696, 8.3735.

How large is Unterrütiweiher?

The site covers 3 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 Unterrütiweiher protected?

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

Which town is Unterrütiweiher in?

Unterrütiweiher lies near Aristau. The town page collects every protected site around Aristau.

Which protected sites are near Unterrütiweiher?

The closest are Sibeneichen (1 km), Birri-Weiher (1 km) and Siebeneichen (1 km).