Bettmeralp, Bettmeralp

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number VS417

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bettmeralp is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Bettmeralp. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VS417. 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 Bettmeralp?

Bettmeralp lies near Bettmeralp. The coordinates are 46.4014, 8.0720.

How large is Bettmeralp?

The site covers 1 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 Bettmeralp protected?

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

Which town is Bettmeralp in?

Bettmeralp lies near Fiesch. The town page collects every protected site around Fiesch.

Which protected sites are near Bettmeralp?

The closest are Martisbergeralp (2 km), Hegi (2 km) and Meiggera (2 km).

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.