Spitzwisen, Schaffhausen

Amphibian spawning site8 haObject number SH3933

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Spitzwisen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Schaffhausen. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number SH3933. 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 Spitzwisen?

Spitzwisen lies near Schaffhausen. The coordinates are 47.7266, 8.6874.

How large is Spitzwisen?

The site covers 8 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 Spitzwisen protected?

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

Which town is Spitzwisen in?

Spitzwisen lies near Schaffhausen. The town page collects every protected site around Schaffhausen.

Which protected sites are near Spitzwisen?

The closest are ​Weierwisen (1 km), Weierwisen/Moos (1 km) and Morgetshofsee (1 km).