Bildweiher, St. Gallen

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number SG9

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bildweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Gallen in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG9. 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 Bildweiher?

Bildweiher lies near St. Gallen in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4069, 9.3083.

How large is Bildweiher?

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 Bildweiher protected?

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

Which town is Bildweiher in?

Bildweiher lies near St. Gallen (SG). The town page collects every protected site around St. Gallen.

Which protected sites are near Bildweiher?

The closest are Waffenplatz Breitfeld (1 km), Oberbergfeld (2 km) and Saumweiher (2 km).