Moosweiher, Udligenswil

Amphibian spawning site19 haObject number LU524

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moosweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Udligenswil. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU524. 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 Moosweiher?

Moosweiher lies near Udligenswil. The coordinates are 47.0788, 8.3909.

How large is Moosweiher?

The site covers 19 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 Moosweiher protected?

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

Which town is Moosweiher in?

Moosweiher lies near Zug Merlischachen. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Merlischachen.

Which protected sites are near Moosweiher?

The closest are Moosweiher (0 km), Wagenmoos (1 km) and Wagenmoos (1 km).