Le Foulet, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number NE99

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Foulet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of NE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number NE99. 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 Le Foulet?

Le Foulet lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 47.0868, 6.8177.

How large is Le Foulet?

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 Le Foulet protected?

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

Which town is Le Foulet in?

Le Foulet lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds (NE). The town page collects every protected site around La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Which protected sites are near Le Foulet?

The closest are Les Eplatures (1 km), Les Eplatures-Temple (1 km) and Les Eplatures-Temple (2 km).