Gippinger Grien, Leuggern

Amphibian spawning site36 haObject number AG404

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gippinger Grien is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Leuggern. It covers 36 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG404. 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 Gippinger Grien?

Gippinger Grien lies near Leuggern. The coordinates are 47.5943, 8.2201.

How large is Gippinger Grien?

The site covers 36 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 Gippinger Grien protected?

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

Which town is Gippinger Grien in?

Gippinger Grien lies near Full-Reuenthal. The town page collects every protected site around Full-Reuenthal.

Which protected sites are near Gippinger Grien?

The closest are Gippinger Grien (0 km), Aare-Felsenau, K.W. Klingnau (0 km) and Giritz (1 km).