Bärmatten, Hindelbank

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number BE199

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bärmatten is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Hindelbank in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE199. 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 Bärmatten?

Bärmatten lies near Hindelbank in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0516, 7.5378.

How large is Bärmatten?

The site covers 3 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 Bärmatten protected?

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

Which town is Bärmatten in?

Bärmatten lies near Hindelbank (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Hindelbank.

Which protected sites are near Bärmatten?

The closest are Heidmoos (1 km), Meienmoos (4 km) and Bermoos (4 km).