Zizerser Gumpen, Zizers

Amphibian spawning site17 haObject number GR395

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zizerser Gumpen is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Zizers in the canton of GR. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GR395. 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 Zizerser Gumpen?

Zizerser Gumpen lies near Zizers in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9239, 9.5590.

How large is Zizerser Gumpen?

The site covers 17 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 Zizerser Gumpen protected?

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

Which town is Zizerser Gumpen in?

Zizerser Gumpen lies near Zizers (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zizers.

Which protected sites are near Zizerser Gumpen?

The closest are Parvaz (2 km), Trimmiser Rodauen (2 km) and Michelis Bünten (2 km).