Schlagweiher, Kriens

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number LU267

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schlagweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU267. 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 Schlagweiher?

Schlagweiher lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0137, 8.2851.

How large is Schlagweiher?

The site covers 2 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 Schlagweiher protected?

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

Which town is Schlagweiher in?

Schlagweiher lies near Kriens (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Kriens.

Which protected sites are near Schlagweiher?

The closest are Grisigen (1 km), Röhrli (1 km) and Buholzer Schwändi (1 km).