Herzogenmatt, Binningen

Amphibian spawning site13 haObject number BL173

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Herzogenmatt is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Binningen in the canton of BL. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BL173. 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 Herzogenmatt?

Herzogenmatt lies near Binningen in the canton of BL. The coordinates are 47.5337, 7.5529.

How large is Herzogenmatt?

The site covers 13 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 Herzogenmatt protected?

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

Which town is Herzogenmatt in?

Herzogenmatt lies near Binningen (BL). The town page collects every protected site around Binningen.

Which protected sites are near Herzogenmatt?

The closest are Ziegelei Oberwil (1 km), Ziegelei Allschwil (1 km) and Mühlebachtal (2 km).