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Discover the distribution of Germany's protected landscapes and mapped park boundaries.

Germany: park list

Browse profiles of parks and protected areas in Germany, including Wadden Sea National Park and Bavarian Forest.

Germany: park list

Browse Germany's complete atlas of national parks, nature reserves, and protected areas by region.

Discover National Parks in Germany: A Comprehensive List of Protected Areas and Nature Reserves

Explore Germany's national parks, nature reserves, and protected landscapes, covering diverse ecosystems from the Wadden Sea to the Bavarian Forest and Harz Mountains. This comprehensive country listing offers valuable geographic context for understanding the distribution and variety of Germany's significant conservation areas and natural heritage.

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National parkSchleswig-HolsteinMarine

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park

Explore the mapped geography of this vital North Sea national park.

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is a monumental protected area, recognized globally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary tidal wetland ecosystem. This page offers detailed insights into its geographic scope, from the North Frisian Islands to the Elbe estuary, highlighting the dynamic interplay of mudflats, salt marshes, and coastal terrain. Discover the park's critical role as a migratory bird flyway and marine nursery, providing rich data for geographic and atlas exploration of this unique North Sea protected landscape.

4,410 km²1985TemperateEasy access
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National parkGermanyMountain

Bavarian Forest National Park

Explore mapped terrain and protected park boundaries in Germany.

Bavarian Forest National Park, in Germany. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and woodlands.

242.45 km²1970BorealModerate access
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National parkMecklenburg-Vorpommern

Jasmund National Park

Explore the protected geography of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Rügen island.

Jasmund National Park, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Landscapes: cliffs, forests, and coasts.

30 km²1990TemperateEasy access
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National parkGermanyMountain

Saxon Switzerland National Park

Discover its mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Saxon Switzerland National Park, a protected national park in Germany, offers a distinct focus for geographic and atlas-based discovery. This page details the park's specific protected landscape, its mapped boundaries, and its contribution to the regional geography. MoriAtlas allows for in-depth exploration of such natural areas, providing essential context for understanding their place within broader natural systems and mapped terrains.

93.5 km²1990TemperateModerate access
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National parkLower SaxonyMountain

Harz National Park

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Harz National Park, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and woodlands.

247 km²2006TemperateModerate access
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National parkLower SaxonyMarine

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park

Explore mapped boundaries, intertidal zones, and Lower Saxony's natural terrain.

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Landscapes: wetlands, beaches, and dunes.

345.8 km²1986TemperateModerate access
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National parkBavariaMountain

Berchtesgaden National Park

Mapped natural terrain and protected area exploration.

Berchtesgaden National Park, in Bavaria, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and lakes.

210 km²1978AlpineModerate access
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National parkMecklenburg-Vorpommern

Müritz National Park

Germany's largest national park: mapped boundaries and terrain.

Müritz National Park, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Landscapes: forests, lakes, and wetlands.

318 km²1990TemperateII
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National parkThuringia

Hainich National Park

Regional geography and primeval forest boundaries

Hainich National Park, in Thuringia, Germany. Landscapes: forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

75 km²1997TemperateEasy access
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National parkHamburgMarine

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park

Explore the mapped geography of this unique coastal national park.

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park, in Hamburg, Germany. Landscapes: coasts, dunes, and islands.

137.5 km²1990Moderate accessII
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National parkHesseMountain

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

Mapped boundaries and geographic context for this German national park.

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, in Hesse, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, hills, and forests.

76.88 km²2004TemperateModerate access
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National parkBaden-WürttembergMountain

Black Forest National Park

Explore the mapped boundaries and landscape context of this protected area.

Black Forest National Park, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, lakes, and rivers.

100.62 km²2014TemperateII
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National parkNorth Rhine-Westphalia

Eifel National Park

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Eifel National Park, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Landscapes: forests, woodlands, and hills.

107 km²2004TemperateModerate access
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National parkBrandenburg

Lower Oder Valley National Park

Discover protected area maps and regional geography in Brandenburg

Lower Oder Valley National Park, in Brandenburg, Germany. Landscapes: rivers, wetlands, and grasslands.

103.23 km²1995TemperateModerate access
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National parkMecklenburg-VorpommernMarine

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park

Explore its mapped boundaries and unique Baltic Sea coastal geography.

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is a vital protected landscape in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, renowned for its complex network of peninsulas, islands, and extremely shallow brackish 'bodden' waters. This page serves as an atlas entry, detailing the park's geographic features, its distinctive wind-driven water level fluctuations, and its ecological importance as a major migratory bird staging area. Users can investigate the mapped extent of this significant German national park and understand its unique place within the regional geography.

805 km²1990TemperateII
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National parkSaarlandMountain

Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park

Explore the mapped terrain and protected geography of this German national park.

Delve into the specific geography and protected landscape of Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park in Saarland. This detail page provides an atlas-centric view of the park's mapped boundaries, regional context, and its role as a national park. It serves as a foundational point for understanding the park's landscape features and its placement within the broader geographic atlas.

100 km²2015TemperateModerate access
Nature reserveGermany

Wurmtal

Protected riparian habitat in North Rhine-Westphalia

Wurmtal protects a diverse river corridor characterized by free-meandering stretches, soft-wood floodplain forests, and distinct industrial-heritage landmarks. This atlas entry provides insight into the valley's structural geography, including its steep erosion cliffs, gravel-bed river dynamics, and role as a significant ecological migration route within the regional landscape.

1989Water-dominated
Protected landscapeHesseMountain

Naturpark Rhein-Taunus

Discover the forests, river valleys, and cultural sites of this significant German nature park.

Naturpark Rhein-Taunus encompasses 81,000 hectares of forested ridges and valley systems in the Taunus low mountain range. The area is defined by its near-natural woodland, including the extensive Hinterlandswald, and its unique integration with the Roman Limes and the Rhine wine region, offering a distinct study in protected area geography.

810 km²1968TemperateEasy access
Protected areaRhineland-PalatinateMountain

Donnersberg

Geological landscapes, Celtic heritage sites, and forested mountain terrain.

The Donnersberg massif represents a critical point of geographic and archaeological interest in Rhineland-Palatinate. This protected area encompasses a 24-square-kilometer rhyolite cryptodome featuring high-altitude plateaus, a complex network of forest ecosystems, and well-preserved remnants of ancient Celtic fortifications. Its steep slopes and diverse rock formations offer a clear look at the geological and historical layering of the German landscape.

24 km²TemperateEasy accessMinor water
Nature reserveRheinland-PfalzMountain

Hohe Acht

Highest volcanic summit in the Rhenish Massif

Hohe Acht reaches 746 meters in the Hocheifel, marking the highest point in the entire Eifel mountain region. As a protected nature reserve, the mountain features an eroded volcanic basalt neck surrounded by dense mixed woodland. Its elevation and prominent position above the surrounding ridges create a distinct focal point in the regional geography of Rhineland-Palatinate, providing a unique look at ancient volcanic history.

1.67 km²1970TemperateEasy access
Other countries

Discover and compare protected landscapes, mapped terrain, and national park systems across Central and Western European nations.

Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Across Europe, Beyond Germany's Borders

Browse an extensive atlas of national parks and protected areas situated in countries bordering Germany and throughout the wider European continent. This broader country-level view facilitates comparative geographic exploration and deeper understanding of conservation landscapes across diverse European territories.

Netherlands: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Netherlands, including Hoge Veluwe and Zuid-Kennemerland.

51 parks

Switzerland: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Switzerland, including Swiss National Park and Entlebuch.

42 parks

Belgium: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Belgium, including Hoge Kempen and Zwin.

13 parks

Luxembourg: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Luxembourg, including Haff Réimech and Haard.

12 parks

Protected area types

Continue Exploring Germany's Park Designation Landscape and Protected Area Geography

Delve deeper into Germany's structured protected area information by continuing to explore its represented designation categories. This route offers a foundation for understanding the classification systems that define Germany's natural preserves, providing context for further atlas-based discovery of specific park boundaries and their geographic settings across the federal republic.

Germany Protected Area Designations
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