Hüttwiler Seen, Uerschhausen

Amphibian spawning site154 haObject number TG388

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hüttwiler Seen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Uerschhausen. It covers 154 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TG388. 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 Hüttwiler Seen?

Hüttwiler Seen lies near Uerschhausen. The coordinates are 47.6113, 8.8287.

How large is Hüttwiler Seen?

The site covers 154 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 Hüttwiler Seen protected?

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

Which town is Hüttwiler Seen in?

Hüttwiler Seen lies near Eschenz. The town page collects every protected site around Eschenz.

Which protected sites are near Hüttwiler Seen?

The closest are Hüttwiilersee (1 km), Hüttwiler- u. Nussbaumersee (1 km) and Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km).