Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort, Kehrsiten

Amphibian spawning site13 haObject number NW61

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Kehrsiten in the canton of NW. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number NW61. 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 Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort?

Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort lies near Kehrsiten in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9909, 8.3555.

How large is Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort?

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 Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort protected?

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

Which town is Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort in?

Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort lies near Stansstad (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Stansstad.

Which protected sites are near Vierwaldstättersee Hüttenort?

The closest are Chrotteseeli Obbürgen (1 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km) and Stöckmatt (2 km).