Gnappiried, Stans

Amphibian spawning site12 haObject number NW59

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gnappiried is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Stans in the canton of NW. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number NW59. 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 Gnappiried?

Gnappiried lies near Stans in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9720, 8.3773.

How large is Gnappiried?

The site covers 12 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 Gnappiried protected?

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

Which town is Gnappiried in?

Gnappiried lies near Stans (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Stans.

Which protected sites are near Gnappiried?

The closest are Grossriet/Gnappiriet (0 km), Grossriet/Gnappiriet (0 km) and Ächerli (1 km).