Waldgass-Grube, Schwarzenburg

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number BE962

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Waldgass-Grube is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE962. 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 Waldgass-Grube?

Waldgass-Grube lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8040, 7.3294.

How large is Waldgass-Grube?

The site covers 1 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 Waldgass-Grube protected?

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

Which town is Waldgass-Grube in?

Waldgass-Grube lies near Schwarzenburg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Schwarzenburg.

Which protected sites are near Waldgass-Grube?

The closest are Senseauen (1 km), Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben (2 km) and Schwarzenburgerland mit Sense- und Schwarzwasserschlucht (2 km).