Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben, Schwarzenburg

Amphibian spawning site394 haObject number BE100

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. It covers 394 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE100. 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 Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben?

Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8165, 7.3374.

How large is Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben?

The site covers 394 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 Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben protected?

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

Which town is Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben in?

Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben lies near Schwarzenburg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Schwarzenburg.

Which protected sites are near Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben?

The closest are Schwarzenburgerland mit Sense- und Schwarzwasserschlucht (1 km), Waldgass-Grube (2 km) and Aare-Brugg (2 km).