Hetzligermoos, Buttisholz

Amphibian spawning site8 haObject number LU36

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hetzligermoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Buttisholz. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU36. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hetzligermoos?

Hetzligermoos lies near Buttisholz. The coordinates are 47.1092, 8.0656.

How large is Hetzligermoos?

The site covers 8 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 Hetzligermoos protected?

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

Which town is Hetzligermoos in?

Hetzligermoos lies near Grosswangen. The town page collects every protected site around Grosswangen.

Which protected sites are near Hetzligermoos?

The closest are Ostergau (3 km), Ostergau (3 km) and Tuetenseeli (4 km).