Ärgera, St. Silvester

Amphibian spawning site174 haObject number FR503

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ärgera is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Silvester. It covers 174 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number FR503. 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 Ärgera?

Ärgera lies near St. Silvester. The coordinates are 46.7519, 7.2122.

How large is Ärgera?

The site covers 174 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 Ärgera protected?

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

Which town is Ärgera in?

Ärgera lies near Plasselb. The town page collects every protected site around Plasselb.

Which protected sites are near Ärgera?

The closest are Ärgera: Plasselb - Marly (0 km), Aare-Murgenthal (1 km) and Bielersee-Ligerz, Klein Twann (3 km).