Lauenen, Einsiedeln

Amphibian spawning site0 haObject number SZ179

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lauenen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Einsiedeln in the canton of SZ. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SZ179. 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 Lauenen?

Lauenen lies near Einsiedeln in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1311, 8.7266.

How large is Lauenen?

The site covers 0 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 Lauenen protected?

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

Which town is Lauenen in?

Lauenen lies near Einsiedeln (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Einsiedeln.

Which protected sites are near Lauenen?

The closest are Giritz (1 km), Altmatt-Biberbrugg (2 km) and Hessenmoos (2 km).