Lobiseiweiher, Balsthal

Amphibian spawning site16 haObject number SO143

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lobiseiweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Balsthal in the canton of SO. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SO143. 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 Lobiseiweiher?

Lobiseiweiher lies near Balsthal in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.3248, 7.7063.

How large is Lobiseiweiher?

The site covers 16 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 Lobiseiweiher protected?

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

Which town is Lobiseiweiher in?

Lobiseiweiher lies near Balsthal (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Balsthal.

Which protected sites are near Lobiseiweiher?

The closest are Holzflue (1 km), Paradiesbach (1 km) and Sagestich (2 km).