Niederriet, Bilten

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number GL2

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Niederriet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Bilten in the canton of GL. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GL2. 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 Niederriet?

Niederriet lies near Bilten in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.1666, 9.0071.

How large is Niederriet?

The site covers 5 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 Niederriet protected?

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

Which town is Niederriet in?

Niederriet lies near Reichenburg (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Reichenburg.

Which protected sites are near Niederriet?

The closest are Niderriet (0 km), Linthkanal (1 km) and Mösli (2 km).