Jänzimatt, Giswil

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number OW47

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Jänzimatt is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number OW47. 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 Jänzimatt?

Jänzimatt lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8129, 8.0942.

How large is Jänzimatt?

The site covers 1 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 Jänzimatt protected?

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

Which town is Jänzimatt in?

Jänzimatt lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Jänzimatt?

The closest are Alpoglerberg (0 km), Alpoglen (1 km) and Totmoos (2 km).