Natural springs
Park geography
Detailed overview of mapped dimensions, mountain terrain, and natural features.
Structured Geography and Boundary Profile for Bavarian Forest National Park in Germany
Examine the geographic foundation of Bavarian Forest National Park through recorded boundary dimensions and terrain data. This profile outlines the mountain landscapes, forest habitats, and specific natural features including peaks, viewpoints, and water systems within the 242 square kilometer protected area.
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
Location overview
Regional placement in Bavaria and transboundary border status
Geographic Location of Bavarian Forest National Park in Germany
Bavarian Forest National Park is situated in Germany, spanning the Bavaria region, Regen, and Freyung-Grafenau. Administrative data highlights its role as a transboundary protected area.
- Countries
- Germany
- Regions
- Bavaria, Freyung-Grafenau, Regen
- Primary location
- Germany
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Analyzing the 242 square kilometer land area and spatial limits
Bavarian Forest National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Limits
Mapped geographic outlines provide essential spatial context for the protected terrain of Bavarian Forest National Park. Structured regional records detail total land area coverage alongside spatial limits and center point coordinates.
- Boundary area
- 248.2 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 226.4 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.1206° N
- Southernmost point
- 48.8684° N
- Easternmost point
- 13.638° E
- Westernmost point
- 13.1917° E
- Geographic centre
- 48.9875° N, 13.4002° E
- North–south span
- 28 km
- East–west span
- 32.7 km
Elevation and terrain
Recorded peaks, springs, streams, and maximum elevation facts
Bavarian Forest National Park Elevation and Mountain Terrain Geography
Bavarian Forest National Park maintains a recorded high point of 1453 meters across its mountainous terrain. Linked feature cards document the names, types, and spatial relationships of recorded natural entities within the park boundaries.
- Maximum elevation
- 1,453 m
- Highest point
- 1,453 m
Selected named natural features
Streams
Wehrgraben
Peaks
Hinterer Bocksberg
872 m
Peaks
Holzschuhriegel
1,099 m
Streams
Schleiffbachl
Streams
Steinbach
Environmental setting
Interpreting dominant forest cover, mountain relief, and boreal habitat records.
Bavarian Forest National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features and habitat classifications outline the varied environmental profile of Bavarian Forest National Park. Associated atlas entries connect these structured categories to broader geographic contexts.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Boreal
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Dense forest cover
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Forest · Woodland · Bog · Wetland · Lakes · Valleys
Habitat types
Boreal forest · Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Peatland · Riverine habitat
Park atlas
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Continue your exploration from Bavarian Forest National Park by browsing other national parks and protected areas across the surrounding Central European mountain ranges and adjacent border regions. Compare diverse conservation landscapes, analyze their geographic spread, and trace their connections within this significant transboundary forest ecosystem.
National parkSouth Bohemian Region
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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