Mettlenmoos, Inwil

Amphibian spawning site7 haObject number LU122

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mettlenmoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Inwil in the canton of LU. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU122. 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 Mettlenmoos?

Mettlenmoos lies near Inwil in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.1155, 8.3299.

How large is Mettlenmoos?

The site covers 7 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 Mettlenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Mettlenmoos in?

Mettlenmoos lies near Inwil (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Inwil.

Which protected sites are near Mettlenmoos?

The closest are Mettlenmoos (0 km), Unterer Schiltwald (1 km) and Chänzeli/Schachen (1 km).