Oberblegisee, Luchsingen

Amphibian spawning site18 haObject number GL37

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberblegisee is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Luchsingen in the canton of GL. It covers 18 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GL37. 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 Oberblegisee?

Oberblegisee lies near Luchsingen in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 46.9804, 9.0135.

How large is Oberblegisee?

The site covers 18 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 Oberblegisee protected?

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

Which town is Oberblegisee in?

Oberblegisee lies near Glarus (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus.

Which protected sites are near Oberblegisee?

The closest are Baumgarten (1 km), Äschenchöpf (2 km) and Grotzenbüel (Braunwald) (3 km).