Belpau, Belp

Amphibian spawning site84 haObject number BE973

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Belpau is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Belp in the canton of BE. It covers 84 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE973. 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 Belpau?

Belpau lies near Belp in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8801, 7.5356.

How large is Belpau?

The site covers 84 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 Belpau protected?

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

Which town is Belpau in?

Belpau lies near Belp (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Belp.

Which protected sites are near Belpau?

The closest are Aarelandschaft zwischen Thun und Bern (1 km), Hunzigeguet (1 km) and Kleinhöchstettenau (2 km).