Banriet/Burst, Altstätten SG

Amphibian spawning site10 haObject number SG140

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Banriet/Burst is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Altstätten SG in the canton of SG. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG140. 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 Banriet/Burst?

Banriet/Burst lies near Altstätten SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.3587, 9.5708.

How large is Banriet/Burst?

The site covers 10 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 Banriet/Burst protected?

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

Which town is Banriet/Burst in?

Banriet/Burst lies near Oberriet (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Oberriet.

Which protected sites are near Banriet/Burst?

The closest are Bannriet (0 km), Bannriet Nordost (1 km) and Spitzmäder (1 km).