Bettenauerweier, Oberuzwil

Amphibian spawning site17 haObject number SG552

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bettenauerweier is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberuzwil in the canton of SG. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG552. 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 Bettenauerweier?

Bettenauerweier lies near Oberuzwil in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4293, 9.1053.

How large is Bettenauerweier?

The site covers 17 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 Bettenauerweier protected?

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

Which town is Bettenauerweier in?

Bettenauerweier lies near Oberuzwil (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Oberuzwil.

Which protected sites are near Bettenauerweier?

The closest are Grund (1 km), Kiesgrube Hori (1 km) and Thur-Andelfingen (2 km).