Ägelsee-Moor, Diemtigen

Amphibian spawning site10 haObject number BE742

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ägelsee-Moor is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Diemtigen in the canton of BE. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE742. 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 Ägelsee-Moor?

Ägelsee-Moor lies near Diemtigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6479, 7.5445.

How large is Ägelsee-Moor?

The site covers 10 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 Ägelsee-Moor protected?

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

Which town is Ägelsee-Moor in?

Ägelsee-Moor lies near Diemtigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Diemtigen.

Which protected sites are near Ägelsee-Moor?

The closest are Ägelsee-Moor auf dem Diemtigbergli (0 km), Bergmatte (0 km) and Tschugge (1 km).