Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher), Hedingen

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number ZH358

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher) is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Hedingen in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH358. 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 Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher)?

Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher) lies near Hedingen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2998, 8.4578.

How large is Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher)?

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 Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher) protected?

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

Which town is Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher) in?

Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher) lies near Hedingen (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hedingen.

Which protected sites are near Weiher Fromoos (Gerhauweiher)?

The closest are Wolfen (2 km), Bislikerhau-Riede (2 km) and Moor Rinderweiderhau/Hinter Bisliken (2 km).