Siessenweiher, Eschenbach SG

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number SG396

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Siessenweiher is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Eschenbach SG in the canton of SG. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SG396. 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 Siessenweiher?

Siessenweiher lies near Eschenbach SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2454, 8.9328.

How large is Siessenweiher?

The site covers 6 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 Siessenweiher protected?

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

Which town is Siessenweiher in?

Siessenweiher lies near Schmerikon (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Schmerikon.

Which protected sites are near Siessenweiher?

The closest are Schwellbüel (1 km), Grosswisli (1 km) and Döltsch (2 km).