Wyssensee, Hofstetten b. Brienz

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number BE524

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wyssensee is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Hofstetten b. Brienz. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE524. 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 Wyssensee?

Wyssensee lies near Hofstetten b. Brienz. The coordinates are 46.7497, 8.0810.

How large is Wyssensee?

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 Wyssensee protected?

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

Which town is Wyssensee in?

Wyssensee lies near Brienz. The town page collects every protected site around Brienz.

Which protected sites are near Wyssensee?

The closest are Kritz (1 km), Aare-Brienzwiler (1 km) and Farneren (2 km).