Peaks
Gjeravica
2,656 m
Park geography
Detailed map boundaries, area measurements, and mountain landscape data for protected lands.
Comprehensive Geographic and Terrain Profile of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park in Kosovo
This geographic profile analyzes the structural composition of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park, spanning 630.28 square kilometers within the Districts of Peja and Gjakova in Kosovo. The park is characterized by expansive mountain terrain, reaching a peak elevation of 2656 meters at Gjeravicë, and features diverse alpine meadows, forested valleys, and springs.
Kosovo's premier alpine wilderness in the Accursed Mountains
Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park
Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park is Kosovo's largest protected area, established in December 2012 to safeguard one of the Balkans' most significant alpine ecosystems. Located in the western region of Kosovo, spanning the districts of Gjakovë and Pejë, the park encompasses 63,028 hectares of mountainous terrain within the legendary Accursed Mountains—the southernmost geological continuation of the Dinaric Alps. The park protects dense deciduous and coniferous forests, alpine meadows, and numerous glacial lakes, creating a complex mosaic of habitats across dramatic elevation gradients. It represents a critical conservation corridor in the region, bordering Valbonë Valley National Park in Albania to the south and forming part of a transboundary mountain ecosystem of international ecological significance. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has designated the park as Category II, recognizing its national importance, while BirdLife International has identified it as an Important Bird Area of international importance.
- Location
- Kosovo
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 2012
- Area
- 630.3 km²
- Highest point
- 2,656 m
Location overview
Regional territory and transboundary status across Kosovo districts
National Park Geography of Bjeshkët e Nemuna in Kosovo
Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park is situated in Kosovo within the Peja and Gjakova districts. The protected landscape maintains a transboundary status across regional borders with no coastal or marine reaches.
- Countries
- Kosovo
- Regions
- District of Gjakova, District of Peja
- Primary location
- Kosovo
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Mapping the spatial limits and 630.28 square kilometers of protected terrain
Geographic Boundary and Spatial Extent of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park
Interactive mapping reveals the spatial outline and traces the geographic footprint across the regional landscape. Geographic data tables supply calculated facts regarding area, coordinate limits, and central points for spatial analysis.
- Boundary area
- 630.4 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 195 km
- Northernmost point
- 42.8472° N
- Southernmost point
- 42.4241° N
- Easternmost point
- 20.439° E
- Westernmost point
- 20.0143° E
- Geographic centre
- 42.6597° N, 20.2028° E
- North–south span
- 47 km
- East–west span
- 34.8 km
Elevation and terrain
Mountain relief statistics and recorded natural features across the terrain
Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park Elevation Summary and Terrain Geography
Recorded elevation metrics outline a mountain relief peak reaching 2656 meters within the protected terrain. Associated feature cards catalog internal peaks, lakes, streams, and ridges with verified spatial relationships.
- Maximum elevation
- 2,656 m
- Highest point
- 2,656 m
Selected named natural features
Lakes
Liqeni i Vogël
Streams
Milishevc
Mountain saddles
Qafa Roshkodol
Lakes
Tropojë Lake
Streams
Zhleb
Environmental setting
Temperate climate zones, mountain relief, and forest cover classifications
Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park
Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and relief classifications provide complementary perspectives on the physical terrain of Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park. Associated categories link directly to relevant atlas destinations to support structured environmental exploration.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
Landscape features
Mountains · Forest · Valleys · Lakes · Grassland · Wetland
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Grassland · Wetland
Park atlas
Explore the surrounding alpine landscapes and transboundary conservation areas, tracing the regional spread of protected lands across the Balkans.
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Continue your exploration from Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park by browsing a curated list of nearby national parks and significant protected areas, focusing on the Accursed Mountains and broader Balkan region. This contextual view helps compare diverse alpine ecosystems, trace transboundary conservation corridors, and understand the geographic distribution of protected landscapes around Kosovo.
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- Established
- 2022
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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- Area
- 30 km²
- IUCN
- Ia
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine
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- Relief
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- Access
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- Scope
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- Area
- 54 km²
- Established
- 1952
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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- Area
- 118.1 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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- Area
- 627 km²
- Established
- 2021
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Explore its dramatic peaks and glacial terrain.
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- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
- Scope
- Terrestrial
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