Cavloc, Maloja

Amphibian spawning site17 haObject number GR82

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cavloc is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GR82. 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 Cavloc?

Cavloc lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3802, 9.7062.

How large is Cavloc?

The site covers 17 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 Cavloc protected?

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

Which town is Cavloc in?

Cavloc lies near Maloja (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Maloja.

Which protected sites are near Cavloc?

The closest are Bosch da la Furcela (1 km), La Taiäda (1 km) and L'Äla (1 km).