Wauwilermoos, Schötz

Amphibian spawning site16 haObject number LU454

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wauwilermoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Schötz in the canton of LU. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU454. 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 Wauwilermoos?

Wauwilermoos lies near Schötz in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.1726, 8.0195.

How large is Wauwilermoos?

The site covers 16 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 Wauwilermoos protected?

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

Which town is Wauwilermoos in?

Wauwilermoos lies near Schötz (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Schötz.

Which protected sites are near Wauwilermoos?

The closest are Wauwilermoos (0 km), Wauwilermoos (LU) (1 km) and Wauwilermoos – Hagimoos – Mauesee (1 km).