Kleinhöchstettenau, Rubigen

Amphibian spawning site24 haObject number BE574

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Kleinhöchstettenau is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Rubigen in the canton of BE. It covers 24 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE574. 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 Kleinhöchstettenau?

Kleinhöchstettenau lies near Rubigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.9004, 7.5297.

How large is Kleinhöchstettenau?

The site covers 24 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 Kleinhöchstettenau protected?

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

Which town is Kleinhöchstettenau in?

Kleinhöchstettenau lies near Rubigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Rubigen.

Which protected sites are near Kleinhöchstettenau?

The closest are Au bei Kleinhöchstetten (0 km), Aareaue bei Belp (1 km) and Märchligenau-Flühli (1 km).