Bellefontaine, St-Ursanne
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Bellefontaine is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Ursanne in the canton of JU. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number JU6604. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bellefontaine?
Bellefontaine lies near St-Ursanne in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.3568, 7.1081.
How large is Bellefontaine?
The site covers 2 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 Bellefontaine protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Bellefontaine in?
Bellefontaine lies near Courgenay (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Courgenay.
Which protected sites are near Bellefontaine?
The closest are Esserts de la Côte (1 km), Vacherie Mouillard (2 km) and Ocourt (2 km).