Lac des Joncs, Les Paccots

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number FR201

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lac des Joncs is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Paccots in the canton of FR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number FR201. 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 Lac des Joncs?

Lac des Joncs lies near Les Paccots in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5131, 6.9475.

How large is Lac des Joncs?

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 Lac des Joncs protected?

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

Which town is Lac des Joncs in?

Lac des Joncs lies near Châtel-Saint-Denis (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Châtel-Saint-Denis.

Which protected sites are near Lac des Joncs?

The closest are Lac des Joncs (0 km), Dévin des Dailles (1 km) and Tourbière au sud-est de Fruence (2 km).