Obergösger Schachen, Obergösgen

Amphibian spawning site43 haObject number SO69

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obergösger Schachen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Obergösgen. It covers 43 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SO69. 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 Obergösger Schachen?

Obergösger Schachen lies near Obergösgen. The coordinates are 47.3612, 7.9618.

How large is Obergösger Schachen?

The site covers 43 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 Obergösger Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Obergösger Schachen in?

Obergösger Schachen lies near Däniken. The town page collects every protected site around Däniken.

Which protected sites are near Obergösger Schachen?

The closest are Kanalbord (1 km), Riedbrunnmatt (2 km) and Engelberg (3 km).