Eschheimer Weiher, Schaffhausen

Amphibian spawning site21 haObject number SH43

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Eschheimer Weiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Schaffhausen in the canton of SH. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SH43. 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 Eschheimer Weiher?

Eschheimer Weiher lies near Schaffhausen in the canton of SH. The coordinates are 47.7067, 8.5970.

How large is Eschheimer Weiher?

The site covers 21 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 Eschheimer Weiher protected?

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

Which town is Eschheimer Weiher in?

Eschheimer Weiher lies near Schaffhausen (SH). The town page collects every protected site around Schaffhausen.

Which protected sites are near Eschheimer Weiher?

The closest are ​Hecke Chlii-Eschmertaal (0 km), Bohnerzgruben Färberwiesli (1 km) and ​Tüüfels-Chuchi (1 km).