Grenchner Witi, Grenchen

Amphibian spawning site540 haObject number SO177

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grenchner Witi is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Grenchen in the canton of SO. It covers 540 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SO177. 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 Grenchner Witi?

Grenchner Witi lies near Grenchen in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.1721, 7.4035.

How large is Grenchner Witi?

The site covers 540 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 Grenchner Witi protected?

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

Which town is Grenchner Witi in?

Grenchner Witi lies near Grenchen (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Grenchen.

Which protected sites are near Grenchner Witi?

The closest are Witi (BE,SO) (0 km), Altwasser (2 km) and Kieswerk Schopsberg (2 km).