Bisen, Rheineck

Amphibian spawning site22 haObject number SG103

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bisen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Rheineck in the canton of SG. It covers 22 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG103. 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 Bisen?

Bisen lies near Rheineck in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4845, 9.5760.

How large is Bisen?

The site covers 22 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 Bisen protected?

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

Which town is Bisen in?

Bisen lies near Rheineck (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Rheineck.

Which protected sites are near Bisen?

The closest are Fuchsloch-Buriet (1 km), Buriet/Buechsee (1 km) and Buriet/Buechsee (1 km).