Gerzensee, Blindseeli, Kerns

Amphibian spawning site27 haObject number OW78

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gerzensee, Blindseeli is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Kerns in the canton of OW. It covers 27 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number OW78. 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 Gerzensee, Blindseeli?

Gerzensee, Blindseeli lies near Kerns in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9234, 8.2911.

How large is Gerzensee, Blindseeli?

The site covers 27 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 Gerzensee, Blindseeli protected?

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

Which town is Gerzensee, Blindseeli in?

Gerzensee, Blindseeli lies near Kerns (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Kerns.

Which protected sites are near Gerzensee, Blindseeli?

The closest are Gerzensee im Kernwald (0 km), Schlierenrüti, Reservat Sarna (1 km) and Schlierenrüti (1 km).