Ochsenweid, St. Gallen

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number SG21

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ochsenweid is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Gallen in the canton of SG. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG21. 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 Ochsenweid?

Ochsenweid lies near St. Gallen in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4263, 9.3480.

How large is Ochsenweid?

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 Ochsenweid protected?

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

Which town is Ochsenweid in?

Ochsenweid lies near St. Gallen (SG). The town page collects every protected site around St. Gallen.

Which protected sites are near Ochsenweid?

The closest are Stiftsbezirk St. Gallen (2 km), Bildweiher (4 km) and Weiher NE Hohfirst (4 km).