Höchstern, Balgach
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Höchstern is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Balgach in the canton of SG. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG70. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Höchstern?
Höchstern lies near Balgach in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4036, 9.6237.
How large is Höchstern?
The site covers 16 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 Höchstern protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Höchstern in?
Höchstern lies near Balgach (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Balgach.
Which protected sites are near Höchstern?
The closest are Höchstern (0 km), Moosanger (1 km) and Moosanger (1 km).