Römerareal, Orpund

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number BE705

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Römerareal is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Orpund in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE705. 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 Römerareal?

Römerareal lies near Orpund in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1349, 7.3051.

How large is Römerareal?

The site covers 3 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 Römerareal protected?

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

Which town is Römerareal in?

Römerareal lies near Orpund (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Orpund.

Which protected sites are near Römerareal?

The closest are Waldgrube Scheuren, Orpundinsel (2 km), Mettmoos (2 km) and Alte Zihl (2 km).