Laghetto d'Orbello, Arbedo

Amphibian spawning site7 haObject number TI2

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Laghetto d'Orbello is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Arbedo in the canton of TI. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI2. 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 Laghetto d'Orbello?

Laghetto d'Orbello lies near Arbedo in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.2056, 9.0783.

How large is Laghetto d'Orbello?

The site covers 7 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 Laghetto d'Orbello protected?

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

Which town is Laghetto d'Orbello in?

Laghetto d'Orbello lies near Arbedo-Castione (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Arbedo-Castione.

Which protected sites are near Laghetto d'Orbello?

The closest are Laura (2 km), Laura (2 km) and Bassa (3 km).