Kiesgrube Mettlen, Leuzigen
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Kiesgrube Mettlen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Leuzigen. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE172. 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 Kiesgrube Mettlen?
Kiesgrube Mettlen lies near Leuzigen. The coordinates are 47.1799, 7.4594.
How large is Kiesgrube Mettlen?
The site covers 11 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 Kiesgrube Mettlen protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Kiesgrube Mettlen in?
Kiesgrube Mettlen lies near Lüterkofen-Ichertswil. The town page collects every protected site around Lüterkofen-Ichertswil.
Which protected sites are near Kiesgrube Mettlen?
The closest are Aareinsel bei Altreu (1 km), Aare bei Altreu (1 km) and Herrenmatt (2 km).