Autal, Riehen

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number BS10

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Autal is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Riehen in the canton of BS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BS10. 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 Autal?

Autal lies near Riehen in the canton of BS. The coordinates are 47.5840, 7.6665.

How large is Autal?

The site covers 1 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 Autal protected?

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

Which town is Autal in?

Autal lies near Riehen (BS). The town page collects every protected site around Riehen.

Which protected sites are near Autal?

The closest are Linsberg (1 km), Chrischonatal (1 km) and Riesiwegli (1 km).