Weiher Hinter Richisalp, Oberwil im Simmental

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number BE770

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Weiher Hinter Richisalp is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE770. 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 Hinter Richisalp?

Weiher Hinter Richisalp lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6688, 7.3786.

How large is Weiher Hinter Richisalp?

The site covers 3 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 Hinter Richisalp protected?

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

Which town is Weiher Hinter Richisalp in?

Weiher Hinter Richisalp lies near Oberwil im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberwil im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Weiher Hinter Richisalp?

The closest are Schnägge (0 km), Hinderi Richisalp (1 km) and Seeberg (1 km).