Forenwäldli, Ruswil

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number LU425

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Forenwäldli is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Ruswil in the canton of LU. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU425. 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 Forenwäldli?

Forenwäldli lies near Ruswil in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0764, 8.1789.

How large is Forenwäldli?

The site covers 3 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 Forenwäldli protected?

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

Which town is Forenwäldli in?

Forenwäldli lies near Ruswil (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Ruswil.

Which protected sites are near Forenwäldli?

The closest are Moosschürweiher (2 km), Sellenbodenbach-Neuenkirch (3 km) and Forenmoos im Sigiger Wald (4 km).