Au-Gand Kander, Wimmis

Amphibian spawning site11 haObject number BE783

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Au-Gand Kander is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Wimmis in the canton of BE. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE783. 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 Au-Gand Kander?

Au-Gand Kander lies near Wimmis in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6715, 7.6675.

How large is Au-Gand Kander?

The site covers 11 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 Au-Gand Kander protected?

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

Which town is Au-Gand Kander in?

Au-Gand Kander lies near Wimmis (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Wimmis.

Which protected sites are near Au-Gand Kander?

The closest are Sumpf unterh. Station Heustrich (2 km), Büel (2 km) and Biglera (3 km).