Looweiher/Heidenloch, Oftringen

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number AG582

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Looweiher/Heidenloch is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Oftringen in the canton of AG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG582. 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 Looweiher/Heidenloch?

Looweiher/Heidenloch lies near Oftringen in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3259, 7.9271.

How large is Looweiher/Heidenloch?

The site covers 2 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 Looweiher/Heidenloch protected?

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

Which town is Looweiher/Heidenloch in?

Looweiher/Heidenloch lies near Oftringen (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Oftringen.

Which protected sites are near Looweiher/Heidenloch?

The closest are Säliwald (2 km), Engelberg (2 km) and Aarewaage Aarburg (2 km).