Etang de Sagne, Vauffelin

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number BE262

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Etang de Sagne is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Vauffelin. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE262. 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 Etang de Sagne?

Etang de Sagne lies near Vauffelin. The coordinates are 47.1755, 7.2749.

How large is Etang de Sagne?

The site covers 4 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 Etang de Sagne protected?

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

Which town is Etang de Sagne in?

Etang de Sagne lies near Biel/Bienne. The town page collects every protected site around Biel/Bienne.

Which protected sites are near Etang de Sagne?

The closest are Pâturage des Esserts (0 km), Mülbe (1 km) and Pâturage de Sagne (1 km).