Fanel, Gampelen

Amphibian spawning site498 haObject number BE274

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fanel is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Gampelen in the canton of BE. It covers 498 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE274. 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 Fanel?

Fanel lies near Gampelen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0000, 7.0439.

How large is Fanel?

The site covers 498 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 Fanel protected?

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

Which town is Fanel in?

Fanel lies near Gampelen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Gampelen.

Which protected sites are near Fanel?

The closest are Seewald - Fanel (0 km), Fanel et Chablais du Cudrefin (1 km) and Fanel jusqu'à Chablais de Cudrefin, Pointe de Marin (BE,FR,VD,NE) (1 km).