Peaks
Śnieżka / Sněžka
1,603.3 m
Park geography
A structured examination of mountainous terrain, alpine features, and regional boundaries
Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Karkonoski Park Narodowy in Poland
Analyze the formal geographic scope of Karkonoski Park Narodowy within the Dolnoslaskie Voivodeship region of Poland. This profile covers the 59.51 square kilometer landscape, including mountain peaks like Sniezka and Smogornia, glacial lakes, and varied alpine ecosystems.
Poland's high-mountain national park protecting the Polish side of the Krkonoše range.
Karkonoski National Park
Karkonoski National Park is a protected area in southwestern Poland, situated along the national border with the Czech Republic in the Karkonosze, or Giant Mountains. Established in 1959, the park covers the Polish portion of this compact but ecologically significant high-mountain range, characterized by glacial cirques, granite and basalt formations, peat bogs, subalpine krummholz, and forested slopes. The park preserves a vertical sequence of habitats ranging from montane forests of spruce and beech through the distinctive dwarf mountain pine zone up to alpine tundra-like communities. It works in close partnership with the adjoining Czech Krkonoše National Park, the two together forming the UNESCO Krkonoše/Karkonosze Biosphere Reserve. Together they protect one of Central Europe's most important remaining upland ecosystems and a defining landscape of the Sudetes.
- Location
- Poland
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1959
- Area
- 59.5 km²
Location overview
Poland and Dolnoslaskie Voivodeship administrative location facts
Geographic Setting and Regional Context of Karkonoski Park Narodowy
Karkonoski Park Narodowy is situated within Poland and the Dolnoslaskie Voivodeship region. Recorded administrative memberships establish the formal territorial framework and transboundary protected status.
- Countries
- Poland
- Regions
- Dolnośląskie Voivodeship
- Primary location
- Dolnośląskie Voivodeship
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Mapped protected area geometry and derived spatial measurements
Karkonoski Park Narodowy Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
The mapped outline provides spatial context for the protected territory through interactive boundary geometry. Recorded area values accompany coordinate limits, center points, and geographic spans in the structural facts panel.
- Boundary area
- 59.4 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 103.5 km
- Northernmost point
- 50.8489° N
- Southernmost point
- 50.7359° N
- Easternmost point
- 15.83° E
- Westernmost point
- 15.4589° E
- Geographic centre
- 50.7797° N, 15.6379° E
- North–south span
- 12.6 km
- East–west span
- 26.2 km
Terrain and natural features
Explore recorded peaks, ridges, streams, and rock formations within the reserve
Karkonoski Park Narodowy Mountain Terrain and Named Natural Features
Karkonoski Park Narodowy classifies as a mountain terrain conservation area encompassing numerous recorded natural features. Linked feature cards supply specific names, types, and spatial relationships across the park.
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Smogornia / Stříbrný hřbet
1,490 m
Rock formations
Malowana Skała
Streams
Czerniawka
Ridges
Hutniczy Grzbiet
Rock formations
Skałki Małgosi
Environmental setting
Stored montane forest, alpine meadow, and relief classifications for the protected area
Environmental Setting and Landscape Classifications of Karkonoski Park Narodowy
Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and climate classifications provide structured categories to read the physical setting of Karkonoski Park Narodowy. Connected data attributes link each classification to related atlas destinations across the protected terrain.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Cliffs · Forest · Wetland · Bog · Lakes · Rivers · Waterfalls · Glacier
Habitat types
Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Wetland · Glacial habitat
Park atlas
Compare adjacent high-mountain reserves and regional transboundary protected areas.
Explore Other Parks Near Karkonoski Park Narodowy and Surrounding Protected Landscapes
Browse nearby national parks and protected areas sharing the rugged terrain of the Sudetes. Continue exploring connected upland ecosystems to understand broader regional conservation patterns.
National parkPoland
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
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Karkonosze National Park: A Premier National Park in Poland's Giant Mountains
Discover alpine terrain and unique glacial landscapes.
Karkonosze National Park is a significant protected area in Poland, renowned for its dramatic alpine topography carved by ancient glaciers. As the highest range in the Polish Sudetes, it features striking U-shaped valleys, U-shaped glacial cirques, and diverse subalpine to alpine ecosystems. This national park provides a rich context for understanding Central European mountain geography and exploring its mapped protected boundaries.
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
- Scope
- Terrestrial
National parkLiberec Region
Park boundaries overlap#2 closest
Southeast
Krkonoše National Park: Central European Alpine Protected Area and Map Context
Discover glacial landforms and unique ecosystems in the Giant Mountains.
Krkonoše National Park, situated in the Liberec Region, is a premier example of a protected alpine landscape in Central Europe. This page facilitates exploration of its significant glacial geography, including distinct cirques, rockfields, and valleys, providing vital context for understanding its protected area status. Engage with the mapped terrain and discover the unique ecological features that make this national park a cornerstone of conservation and geographic study within the Czech Republic.
- Area
- 363.52 km²
- Established
- 1963
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 12.1M annual
Nature reserveLower Silesian Voivodeship
10 km away#3 closest
North
Ostoja nad Bobrem Nature Reserve and Bóbr River Valley Geographic Atlas
Protected Sudetes foothills landscape in Poland
Ostoja nad Bobrem represents a significant protected area within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, characterized by its winding river corridor and hilly topography. The reserve supports a range of habitats including rare orchid-rich grasslands and dense slope forests. This atlas entry provides a detailed look at the geographic distribution and ecological importance of this essential Polish nature reserve.
- Area
- 153.73 km²
- Established
- 2009
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
Natural monumentKrálovéhradecký kraj
About 13 km away#4 closest
Southeast
Sklenářovické údolí Natural Monument: Geography, Terrain, and Protected Land Features
Meadow-rich valley ecosystems in the Krkonoše foothills
Sklenářovické údolí stands as a significant protected natural monument in the Královéhradecký kraj region. Its geography consists of a deeply carved stream valley that shelters an unusually high concentration of rare orchid species and sensitive wetland habitats. The area provides a clear look at historical land-use restoration, where meadow and forest boundaries are maintained to protect diverse raptor nesting grounds and fragile montane flora within the broader Czech landscape network.
- Area
- 1.806 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- III
- Relief
- Mountain
Protected areaLower Silesian Voivodeship
14 km away#5 closest
Northeast
Trzcińskie Mokradła Protected Area: Geographic Overview and Mapped Sudeten Wetland Landscape
Located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland
Trzcińskie Mokradła stands as a significant mire complex in the Jelenia Góra Basin, providing a rare look at peat-forming habitats in the Sudetes. This protected area offers deep insight into regional wetland conservation and the environmental history of southwestern Poland, serving as an essential reference for researchers and landscape enthusiasts interested in intramontane basin geography.
- Area
- 0.753 km²
- Established
- 2011
- Scope
- Terrestrial
- Water
- Major water bodies
Nature reserveLiberec Region
About 14 km away#6 closest
West
Prales Jizera Nature Reserve: Protected Mountain Geography and Summit Landscapes
Highland spruce forests and granite outcrops in the Liberec Region
Investigate the summit geomorphology of Prales Jizera, a vital protected area encompassing rare climax spruce forest and granite blockfields. This record provides detailed geographic context on the reserve's unique soil, hydrological watershed position, and its role as a landmark conservation site in the Jizera Mountains.
- Area
- 0.936 km²
- Established
- 1960
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Mountain
Natural monumentKrálovéhradecký kraj
About 15 km away#7 closest
South
Vejsplachy Natural Monument: Protected Floodplain Forest and Wetland Geography in Czech Republic
Ecological mosaic and regional floodplain habitat in Královéhradecký kraj
Vejsplachy serves as a significant natural monument, preserving a rare convergence of ash and alder floodplain forest, wet thistle meadows, and aquatic reedbeds. Located on the edge of the town of Vrchlabí, this 3.34 hectare protected area offers a deep look into the geomorphology of the Královéhradecký kraj foothills and the delicate balance of surviving wetland habitats in a changing landscape.
- Area
- 0.033 km²
- Established
- 2020
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Natural monumentCzechia
About 16 km away#8 closest
West
Na kneipě Natural Monument: Geography and Protected Mire Landscape in the Jizera Mountains
A rare summit peat bog and granite mountain plateau in Czechia.
Na kneipě serves as a preserved natural monument in the Czech Jizera Mountains, characterized by its rare summit mire and dense mountain pine coverage. Situated on a modest granite plateau, the area functions as a key hydrological hub that sustains surrounding upland habitats. This site provides essential context for understanding the high-elevation mire ecosystems and protected terrain found across northern Bohemia.
- Established
- 1965
- Relief
- Mountain
- Water
- Minor water
MoriAtlas Explorer
Begin Exploring the Geographic Landscape of Karkonoski Park Narodowy
Delve into the mapped boundaries and high-mountain features of Karkonoski Park Narodowy. This MoriAtlas entry provides a structured look at the granite ridges, peat bogs, and unique alpine ecosystems that characterize this essential Polish protected area.
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