Grosse Scheidegg, Grindelwald

Amphibian spawning site58 haObject number BE403

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grosse Scheidegg is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. It covers 58 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE403. 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 Grosse Scheidegg?

Grosse Scheidegg lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6557, 8.0996.

How large is Grosse Scheidegg?

The site covers 58 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 Grosse Scheidegg protected?

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

Which town is Grosse Scheidegg in?

Grosse Scheidegg lies near Grindelwald (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Grindelwald.

Which protected sites are near Grosse Scheidegg?

The closest are Grosse Scheidegg (0 km), In Schroteggen (1 km) and Hambiel/Rossboden (1 km).