Biessenhofer Weiher, Erlen

Amphibian spawning site12 haObject number TG34

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Biessenhofer Weiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Erlen in the canton of TG. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TG34. 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 Biessenhofer Weiher?

Biessenhofer Weiher lies near Erlen in the canton of TG. The coordinates are 47.5407, 9.2472.

How large is Biessenhofer Weiher?

The site covers 12 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 Biessenhofer Weiher protected?

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

Which town is Biessenhofer Weiher in?

Biessenhofer Weiher lies near Erlen (TG). The town page collects every protected site around Erlen.

Which protected sites are near Biessenhofer Weiher?

The closest are Schützenweiher (2 km), Aach-Salmsach, Hungerbühl (3 km) and Thurgauisch-fürstenländische Kulturlandschaft mit Hudelmoos (3 km).