Chnuchelhusgrube, Diessbach b. Büren

Amphibian spawning site17 haObject number BE1237

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chnuchelhusgrube is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Diessbach b. Büren. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE1237. 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 Chnuchelhusgrube?

Chnuchelhusgrube lies near Diessbach b. Büren. The coordinates are 47.0932, 7.3641.

How large is Chnuchelhusgrube?

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 Chnuchelhusgrube protected?

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

Which town is Chnuchelhusgrube in?

Chnuchelhusgrube lies near Wengi. The town page collects every protected site around Wengi.

Which protected sites are near Chnuchelhusgrube?

The closest are Grube Hardern (2 km), Wengimoos (2 km) and Wengi Moos (2 km).