Fuchseren, Finsterwald b. Entlebuch

Amphibian spawning site13 haObject number LU105

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fuchseren is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU105. 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 Fuchseren?

Fuchseren lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9686, 8.1147.

How large is Fuchseren?

The site covers 13 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 Fuchseren protected?

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

Which town is Fuchseren in?

Fuchseren lies near Entlebuch (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Fuchseren?

The closest are Fuchseren (0 km), Fuchserenmoos/Geugelhusenmoos (0 km) and Fuchserenmoos (0 km).