Höchweidli, Hägendorf

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number SO137

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Höchweidli is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Hägendorf in the canton of SO. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SO137. 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 Höchweidli?

Höchweidli lies near Hägendorf in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.3566, 7.8260.

How large is Höchweidli?

The site covers 5 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 Höchweidli protected?

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

Which town is Höchweidli in?

Höchweidli lies near Hägendorf (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Hägendorf.

Which protected sites are near Höchweidli?

The closest are Sunnenberg (1 km), Chambersberg (1 km) and Gwidem (1 km).