Olten Gheid, Olten

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number SO160

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Olten Gheid is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Olten in the canton of SO. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SO160. 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 Olten Gheid?

Olten Gheid lies near Olten in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.3445, 7.8905.

How large is Olten Gheid?

The site covers 6 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 Olten Gheid protected?

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

Which town is Olten Gheid in?

Olten Gheid lies near Olten (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Olten.

Which protected sites are near Olten Gheid?

The closest are Dünnern-Olten, Hammermühle (1 km), Rutigen (2 km) and Säliwald (2 km).