Mooswasen, Therwil

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number BL64

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mooswasen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Therwil in the canton of BL. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BL64. 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 Mooswasen?

Mooswasen lies near Therwil in the canton of BL. The coordinates are 47.4978, 7.5726.

How large is Mooswasen?

The site covers 3 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 Mooswasen protected?

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

Which town is Mooswasen in?

Mooswasen lies near Therwil (BL). The town page collects every protected site around Therwil.

Which protected sites are near Mooswasen?

The closest are Buechloch (1 km), Holi Gass (2 km) and Bammertsgraben (2 km).