Windischer Schachen, Windisch

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number AG881

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Windischer Schachen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Windisch in the canton of AG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG881. 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 Windischer Schachen?

Windischer Schachen lies near Windisch in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4901, 8.2350.

How large is Windischer Schachen?

The site covers 1 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 Windischer Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Windischer Schachen in?

Windischer Schachen lies near Windisch (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Windisch.

Which protected sites are near Windischer Schachen?

The closest are Fröschegräbe (0 km), Auschachen (0 km) and Wasserschloss Brugg - Stilli (1 km).