Obermatteggweiher, Stalden (Sarnen)

Amphibian spawning site13 haObject number OW204

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obermatteggweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number OW204. 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 Obermatteggweiher?

Obermatteggweiher lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8986, 8.1550.

How large is Obermatteggweiher?

The site covers 13 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 Obermatteggweiher protected?

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

Which town is Obermatteggweiher in?

Obermatteggweiher lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Obermatteggweiher?

The closest are Obermattboden (0 km), Obermattboden (0 km) and Hüenergütsch (1 km).