Ziegeleigrube Oberburg, Oberburg

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number BE206

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ziegeleigrube Oberburg is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberburg in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE206. 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 Ziegeleigrube Oberburg?

Ziegeleigrube Oberburg lies near Oberburg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0278, 7.6300.

How large is Ziegeleigrube Oberburg?

The site covers 2 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 Ziegeleigrube Oberburg protected?

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

Which town is Ziegeleigrube Oberburg in?

Ziegeleigrube Oberburg lies near Oberburg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberburg.

Which protected sites are near Ziegeleigrube Oberburg?

The closest are Oberburger Schachen (1 km), Oberburger Schachen (1 km) and Ziegelei Fischermätteli (2 km).