Les Saignes, Les Breuleux

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number JU4300

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Saignes is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Breuleux in the canton of JU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number JU4300. 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 Les Saignes?

Les Saignes lies near Les Breuleux in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2117, 6.9830.

How large is Les Saignes?

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 Les Saignes protected?

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

Which town is Les Saignes in?

Les Saignes lies near Les Breuleux (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Les Breuleux.

Which protected sites are near Les Saignes?

The closest are Tourbières de Chanteraine (2 km), Tourbières de Chanteraine (2 km) and Creux de l'Epral (3 km).