Haute Seymaz, Meinier

Amphibian spawning site74 haObject number GE29

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Haute Seymaz is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Meinier in the canton of GE. It covers 74 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GE29. 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 Haute Seymaz?

Haute Seymaz lies near Meinier in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2353, 6.2292.

How large is Haute Seymaz?

The site covers 74 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 Haute Seymaz protected?

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

Which town is Haute Seymaz in?

Haute Seymaz lies near Meinier (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Meinier.

Which protected sites are near Haute Seymaz?

The closest are Les Creuses (1 km), Marais du Château (1 km) and Les Creuses (1 km).