Talsee, Filzbach

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number GL18

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Talsee is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Filzbach in the canton of GL. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GL18. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Talsee?

Talsee lies near Filzbach in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0953, 9.1335.

How large is Talsee?

The site covers 5 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 Talsee protected?

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

Which town is Talsee in?

Talsee lies near Glarus Nord (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus Nord.

Which protected sites are near Talsee?

The closest are Mullerenplanggen (2 km), Hintere Facht (4 km) and Linth Delta (4 km).