Crest'Ota, Mon

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number GR159

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Crest'Ota is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Mon. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GR159. 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 Crest'Ota?

Crest'Ota lies near Mon. The coordinates are 46.6457, 9.5586.

How large is Crest'Ota?

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 Crest'Ota protected?

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

Which town is Crest'Ota in?

Crest'Ota lies near Zug Tiefencastel. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Tiefencastel.

Which protected sites are near Crest'Ota?

The closest are Rungs (0 km), Pro digl Begl (1 km) and Lof (1 km).