Steinbruch Ostermundigen, Ostermundigen

Amphibian spawning site13 haObject number BE91

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Steinbruch Ostermundigen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Ostermundigen in the canton of BE. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE91. 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 Steinbruch Ostermundigen?

Steinbruch Ostermundigen lies near Ostermundigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.9476, 7.4937.

How large is Steinbruch Ostermundigen?

The site covers 13 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 Steinbruch Ostermundigen protected?

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

Which town is Steinbruch Ostermundigen in?

Steinbruch Ostermundigen lies near Ostermundigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Ostermundigen.

Which protected sites are near Steinbruch Ostermundigen?

The closest are Weihermatt (2 km), Wehrliau Muribadparkplatz (2 km) and Mettlenweiher (3 km).