Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au, Oberbüren

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number SG574

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberbüren in the canton of SG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG574. 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 Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au?

Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au lies near Oberbüren in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4571, 9.1722.

How large is Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au?

The site covers 2 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 Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au protected?

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

Which town is Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au in?

Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au lies near Oberbüren (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Oberbüren.

Which protected sites are near Ehemalige Kiesgrube Au?

The closest are Ebersolhalde (1 km), Glattburg Weiher (1 km) and Bergwis (2 km).