Les Royes, Saignelégier

Amphibian spawning site49 haObject number JU5702

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Royes is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Saignelégier in the canton of JU. It covers 49 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number JU5702. 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 Les Royes?

Les Royes lies near Saignelégier in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2497, 7.0288.

How large is Les Royes?

The site covers 49 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 Les Royes protected?

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

Which town is Les Royes in?

Les Royes lies near Saignelégier (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Saignelégier.

Which protected sites are near Les Royes?

The closest are Les Royes (0 km), Les Royes (0 km) and Les Rouges Terres (1 km).