Glatttal, Gossau SG

Amphibian spawning site9 haObject number SG525

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Glatttal is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Gossau SG in the canton of SG. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG525. 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 Glatttal?

Glatttal lies near Gossau SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4004, 9.2231.

How large is Glatttal?

The site covers 9 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 Glatttal protected?

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

Which town is Glatttal in?

Glatttal lies near Flawil (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Flawil.

Which protected sites are near Glatttal?

The closest are Ehem. Kiesgrube Espel, Gossau (1 km), Espel (1 km) and Isenhammer (1 km).