Mettmoos, Biel/Bienne

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number BE149

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mettmoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Biel/Bienne. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE149. 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 Mettmoos?

Mettmoos lies near Biel/Bienne. The coordinates are 47.1385, 7.2783.

How large is Mettmoos?

The site covers 4 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 Mettmoos protected?

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

Which town is Mettmoos in?

Mettmoos lies near Biel/Bienne. The town page collects every protected site around Biel/Bienne.

Which protected sites are near Mettmoos?

The closest are Aare-Brügg, Aegerten (2 km), Römerareal (2 km) and Tierpark (2 km).