Saumweiher, Herisau
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Saumweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Herisau in the canton of AR. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AR1. 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 Saumweiher?
Saumweiher lies near Herisau in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.3861, 9.3088.
How large is Saumweiher?
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 Saumweiher protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Saumweiher in?
Saumweiher lies near Herisau (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Herisau.
Which protected sites are near Saumweiher?
The closest are Saumweiher (0 km), Bildweiher (2 km) and Waffenplatz Breitfeld (3 km).
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.