Breitried/Schützenried, Unteriberg

Amphibian spawning site131 haObject number SZ2

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Breitried/Schützenried is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 131 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SZ2. 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 Breitried/Schützenried?

Breitried/Schützenried lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0773, 8.8238.

How large is Breitried/Schützenried?

The site covers 131 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 Breitried/Schützenried protected?

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

Which town is Breitried/Schützenried in?

Breitried/Schützenried lies near Unteriberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Unteriberg.

Which protected sites are near Breitried/Schützenried?

The closest are Breitried (0 km), Breitried (0 km) and Breitried (0 km).