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Historical Catalogue of Recorded Earthquakes Near Bavarian Forest National Park

This archive provides a structured collection of historical earthquake records identified within the vicinity of Bavarian Forest National Park. Users can explore specific event details including magnitude, depth, and distance from park coordinates derived from standardized geological catalogues. This record serves as a reference for understanding the documented seismic history of the region surrounding the mountainous terrain of the Bavarian Forest.

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Germany's first national park and Central Europe's largest contiguous forest wilderness

Bavarian Forest National Park

Bavarian Forest National Park is Germany's oldest national park, established on October 7, 1970 in the eastern Bavarian Forest along the Czech border. Spanning approximately 24,250 hectares of mountainous terrain, it forms the largest contiguous forest area in Central Europe together with the neighboring Czech Šumava National Park. The park protects a diverse landscape of Norway spruce-dominated highland forests, mixed mountain forests of European silver fir, common beech and spruce, and ecologically valuable raised bogs with bog lakes such as Latschensee. The highest peaks within the park are Großer Rachel at 1,453 meters, Lusen at 1,373 meters, and Großer Falkenstein at 1,305 meters. The park is renowned for its commitment to non-intervention conservation philosophy, allowing natural processes like bark beetle epidemics to run their course in the core nature zone, creating a living laboratory for forest ecosystem dynamics.

Location
Germany
Park type
National park
Established
1970
Area
242.5 km²
Highest point
1,453 m
Bavarian Forest National Park Protected Landscape

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Seismic Activity Near Bavarian Forest National Park: Historical Earthquake Records

Geographic exploration of Bavarian Forest National Park includes analyzing recorded seismic activity through calculated epicentre distances from the park boundaries. Each historical record provides verified scientific data detailing the origin date, magnitude, depth, localized coordinates, and precise distance to the protected forest landscape.

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Explore Other National Parks and Protected Landscapes Beyond Bavarian Forest

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National parkSouth Bohemian Region
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

East

Šumava National Park: Czech Republic's Premier Forested National Park and Protected Landscape

Explore the unique glacial lakes, peat bogs, and regional geography.

Šumava National Park, situated in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, is the nation's largest protected area and a vital component of Central Europe's forest ecosystems. This entry details its expansive terrain, highlighting the significant peat bog complexes and ancient glacial lakes that define its unique landscape. Discover the park's geographic context, mapped boundaries, and its importance as a protected natural asset within the broader regional atlas.

Area
680.64 km²
Established
1991
IUCN
II
Visitors
2M annual
Šumava National Park Protected Area
Nature reserveLandkreis Regen
About 0.5 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Rotfilz Nature Reserve: Geographic Profile of a Bavarian Forest Peatland

Protected moorland geography and raised bog pine woodland

Rotfilz is a significant nature reserve situated within the Landkreis Regen district of Lower Bavaria. Known for its mature bog pine woodland and ongoing peatland restoration, this protected area offers a look at the historical moorland mosaic of the Bavarian Forest. The terrain, defined by Pleistocene deposits and a clear hydrological boundary, provides a compact but essential site for studying Central European bog conservation and landform evolution.

Area
12.88 km²
Established
1973
IUCN
IV
Rotfilz Nature Reserve Atlas
Nature reserveJihočeský kraj
About 6.1 km away#3 closest

East

Pravětínská Lada Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Area Landscape Context

Wetland mosaics and peat bog terrain in the South Bohemian Region

Pravětínská Lada serves as a vital protected landscape where peatland and spring headwater ecosystems meet recovering farmland. Located in the Jihočeský kraj, this nature reserve demonstrates how small-scale terrain variations and moisture gradients support high ecological density within the wider Bohemian Forest. The site provides a concentrated look at the transitional boundary between wetland communities and secondary meadows.

Area
0.516 km²
Established
2000
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Pravětínská Lada Nature Reserve Geography
Nature reservePlzeňský kraj
About 8.3 km away#4 closest

North

Prameniště Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland and Mountain Spring Systems in Plzeňský kraj

Mapping the hydrological headwaters of the Šumava Mountains

Prameniště Nature Reserve represents a critical cluster of protected mountain springs and peat bogs across the Pancířský hřbet ridge. By focusing on the source areas for the Křemelná and Řezná rivers, this reserve maintains essential hydrological integrity within the wider Plzeňský kraj landscape. Its mosaic of sub-alpine peatlands and montane spruce forests provides an important study of high-altitude wetland geography in the central European mountains.

Area
3.536 km²
Established
1994
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mountain
Prameniště Nature Reserve Geography
Nature reserveJihočeský kraj
About 15 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Rašeliniště u Martinala: A Protected Nature Reserve in the Jihočeský kraj Foothills

Mapping transitional bog ecosystems and submontane habitats

Located in the Šumava foothills, Rašeliniště u Martinala is a protected nature reserve defined by its dual-parcel structure of peat-forming wetlands and juniper-rich dry grasslands. This site acts as a key ecological node, supporting a high density of protected species within the Jáchymovský potok drainage basin and representing a refined example of south Bohemian submontane landscape character.

Area
0.095 km²
Established
2011
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
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Natural monumentJihočeský kraj
About 24 km away#6 closest

East

V polích Natural Monument: Meadow Conservation in the Jihočeský kraj Region

A protected orchid-rich grassland above the Blanice river valley

V polích is a designated natural monument in the Czech Republic known for its managed hay-meadow habitats. This site plays a vital role in regional conservation by maintaining a rare, species-rich landscape that supports native orchid populations on a sunny, south-east facing slope in the Prachatice District.

Area
0.017 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
V polích Natural Monument Protected Area
Protected landscapeKlatovy District
About 27 km away#7 closest

North

Přírodní park Buděticko: Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas of Klatovy District

Orchid-rich meadows and riparian terrain in the Bohemian foothills

Přírodní park Buděticko serves as a vital protected landscape in the Klatovy District, characterized by the transition between the Šumava foothills and broader upland plains. This area supports a mosaic of orchid-rich limestone meadows and riparian habitats along the Otava River. Discover the park's geological character and its integration of natural biodiversity with the cultural heritage of southwestern Bohemia.

Area
44 km²
Established
1994
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Přírodní park Buděticko Protected Landscape
Natural monumentStrakonice District
About 29 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Na Opukách Natural Monument: Protected Calcareous Landscapes in Strakonice District

Botanical richness and geological geography of a unique Bohemian hilltop reserve

Na Opukách protects a specialized environment of dry grassland and opuka outcrops that remain rare within the wider Strakonice foothills. This site provides a focused look at how specific sedimentary geology supports diverse orchid populations and hardy meadow flora within a predominantly forested regional geography.

Area
0.348 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Na Opukách Protected Natural Monument
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