Pointe du Grain, Bevaix

Amphibian spawning site13 haObject number NE108

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pointe du Grain is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Bevaix in the canton of NE. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number NE108. 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 Pointe du Grain?

Pointe du Grain lies near Bevaix in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 46.9282, 6.8343.

How large is Pointe du Grain?

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 Pointe du Grain protected?

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

Which town is Pointe du Grain in?

Pointe du Grain lies near Cortaillod (NE). The town page collects every protected site around Cortaillod.

Which protected sites are near Pointe du Grain?

The closest are Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (0 km), Coteaux de Cortaillod et de Bevaix (1 km) and La Fabrique (2 km).