Gole della Breggia, Castel San Pietro

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number TI345

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gole della Breggia is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Castel San Pietro in the canton of TI. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI345. 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 Gole della Breggia?

Gole della Breggia lies near Castel San Pietro in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8560, 9.0120.

How large is Gole della Breggia?

The site covers 3 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 Gole della Breggia protected?

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

Which town is Gole della Breggia in?

Gole della Breggia lies near Castel San Pietro (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Castel San Pietro.

Which protected sites are near Gole della Breggia?

The closest are Stagni San Giorgio (1 km), Stagno Avra (2 km) and Cava d'argilla (2 km).