Herrenmatt, Selzach

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number SO216

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Herrenmatt is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Selzach in the canton of SO. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SO216. 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 Herrenmatt?

Herrenmatt lies near Selzach in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.1949, 7.4611.

How large is Herrenmatt?

The site covers 1 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 Herrenmatt protected?

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

Which town is Herrenmatt in?

Herrenmatt lies near Selzach (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Selzach.

Which protected sites are near Herrenmatt?

The closest are Aareinsel bei Altreu (1 km), Wannengraben (1 km) and Schuldismatt (2 km).