Zwing, Dörflingen

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number SH1502

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zwing is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Dörflingen. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SH1502. 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 Zwing?

Zwing lies near Dörflingen. The coordinates are 47.7194, 8.7146.

How large is Zwing?

The site covers 2 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 Zwing protected?

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

Which town is Zwing in?

Zwing lies near Diessenhofen. The town page collects every protected site around Diessenhofen.

Which protected sites are near Zwing?

The closest are Rudolfensee (1 km), Bachtelli/Seeli (1 km) and Morgetshofsee (1 km).

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.