Hirschigraben, Schwarzenegg

Amphibian spawning site14 haObject number BE1239

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hirschigraben is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzenegg. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE1239. 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 Hirschigraben?

Hirschigraben lies near Schwarzenegg. The coordinates are 46.7892, 7.7149.

How large is Hirschigraben?

The site covers 14 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 Hirschigraben protected?

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

Which town is Hirschigraben in?

Hirschigraben lies near Oberlangenegg. The town page collects every protected site around Oberlangenegg.

Which protected sites are near Hirschigraben?

The closest are Fischbachmoos/Obermoos (2 km), Higglenweid (3 km) and Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos (4 km).