Usser Allmend, Giswil

Amphibian spawning site15 haObject number OW63

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Usser Allmend is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number OW63. 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 Usser Allmend?

Usser Allmend lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8539, 8.1850.

How large is Usser Allmend?

The site covers 15 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 Usser Allmend protected?

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

Which town is Usser Allmend in?

Usser Allmend lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Usser Allmend?

The closest are Usser Allmend (0 km), Steinibach (1 km) and Hanenried (1 km).