Moos, Eschenbach LU

Amphibian spawning site24 haObject number LU119

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Eschenbach LU in the canton of LU. It covers 24 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU119. 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 Moos?

Moos lies near Eschenbach LU in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.1193, 8.3095.

How large is Moos?

The site covers 24 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 Moos protected?

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

Which town is Moos in?

Moos lies near Rain (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Rain.

Which protected sites are near Moos?

The closest are Mettlenmoos (2 km), Mettlenmoos (2 km) and Unterer Schiltwald (2 km).