Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern, Schwarzhäusern

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number BE61

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzhäusern. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE61. 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 Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern?

Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern lies near Schwarzhäusern. The coordinates are 47.2553, 7.7822.

How large is Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern?

The site covers 6 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 Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern protected?

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

Which town is Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern in?

Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern lies near Aarwangen. The town page collects every protected site around Aarwangen.

Which protected sites are near Alte Kiesgrube Schwarzhäusern?

The closest are Eymatte/Höchbachweiher (1 km), Mumenthaler Weiher (2 km) and Brunnenkresse (2 km).