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Park geography
Detailed geographic analysis of terrain, mountain features, and protected boundary extent.
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Geography and Mapped Regional Protected Landscape Profiles
Examine the geographic foundation and mapped boundary data for Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park in the Province of Belluno, Italy. This profile displays structural metrics including perimeter and span dimensions alongside a catalog of within-park mountain peaks, saddles, and diverse alpine environment types.
A UNESCO-listed alpine wilderness in the heart of the Dolomites
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is a protected alpine wilderness in the northern Italian Dolomites, located entirely within the Province of Belluno in the Veneto region. Established in 1988 and officially formed in 1990, the park encompasses approximately 32 square kilometres of dramatic mountain terrain between the Cismon and Piave river valleys, spanning the Maè and Agordo valleys. The park is part of a larger UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2009, recognized for its outstanding natural value under criteria (vii) and (viii) for its spectacular landscapes and geological significance. The territory features rugged mountain ranges including the Alpi Feltrine, Monti del Sole, and prominent peaks such as Schiara, Talvena, and Prampèr, characterized by high-altitude karst formations, debris slopes, and an extensive network of streams and canyons that sustain remarkable biodiversity.
- Location
- Italy
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1988
- Area
- 32 km²
Location overview
Geographic placement within Veneto and the Province of Belluno in Italy
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Geographic Location and Regional Atlas
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park sits entirely within the Veneto region and the Province of Belluno in Italy. As an inland protected area, it is recorded with no marine, coastal, island, or transboundary territory.
- Countries
- Italy
- Regions
- Province of Belluno, Veneto
- Primary location
- Province of Belluno
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Geographic extent and coordinates covering thirty-two square kilometers
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Limits
Mapped boundary geometry provides essential spatial context for the protected region. Accompanying dataset facts detail the thirty-two square kilometer area, center point, and spans.
- Boundary area
- 312.1 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 170.2 km
- Northernmost point
- 46.3195° N
- Southernmost point
- 46.0434° N
- Easternmost point
- 12.265° E
- Westernmost point
- 11.7661° E
- Geographic centre
- 46.1851° N, 12.048° E
- North–south span
- 30.7 km
- East–west span
- 38.5 km
Terrain and natural features
Catalog of recorded mountain peaks, streams, and valleys within boundaries
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Mountain park terrain classifications define the protected landscape alongside recorded peaks, streams, and valleys situated within boundaries. Linked feature cards supply specific types and spatial relationships for each recorded natural entry.
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Zest Del Vescovà
2,379 m
Peaks
Spiz Di Mezzodì Sud
2,309 m
Streams
Val Costalunga
Peaks
Ponta de i Tre Mas'ci
2,094 m
Peaks
Cime Del Barancion
2,256 m
Environmental setting
Alpine relief, forest cover, and habitat classifications
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park Environmental Classifications
Recorded landscape features and habitat types outline the physical setting across mountain relief zones and river valleys. Associated categories connect directly to relevant protected area destinations within the regional atlas.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Partial forest
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Cliffs · Rivers · Cave
Habitat types
Temperate coniferous forest · Temperate broadleaf forest · Alpine meadow · Riverine habitat · Karst habitat
Park atlas
Trace the mapped geography and varied protected landscapes within the Province of Belluno and across the wider Italian Dolomites.
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- Area
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- Established
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- Relief
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- Climate
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- Area
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- Established
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- IUCN
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- Area
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- Established
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- Area
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- Established
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- Relief
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- Climate
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