Baggerseen im Staffelriet, Benken SG

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number SG365

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Baggerseen im Staffelriet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Benken SG in the canton of SG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG365. 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 Baggerseen im Staffelriet?

Baggerseen im Staffelriet lies near Benken SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2071, 8.9763.

How large is Baggerseen im Staffelriet?

The site covers 4 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 Baggerseen im Staffelriet protected?

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

Which town is Baggerseen im Staffelriet in?

Baggerseen im Staffelriet lies near Uznach (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Uznach.

Which protected sites are near Baggerseen im Staffelriet?

The closest are Benkner-, Burger- und Kaltbrunner-Riet (SG) (0 km), Benkner-, Burger- und Kaltbrunner Riet (1 km) and Kaltbrunnerriet (1 km).