Zurlindeninsel, Aarau

Amphibian spawning site17 haObject number AG3

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zurlindeninsel is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Aarau in the canton of AG. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG3. 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 Zurlindeninsel?

Zurlindeninsel lies near Aarau in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4040, 8.0582.

How large is Zurlindeninsel?

The site covers 17 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 Zurlindeninsel protected?

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

Which town is Zurlindeninsel in?

Zurlindeninsel lies near Aarau (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Aarau.

Which protected sites are near Zurlindeninsel?

The closest are Egghübel (2 km), Egghübel (2 km) and Luegeten (2 km).