Peninsulas
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Analyzing the protected land boundaries, coastal span, and boreal landscape characteristics.
Structured Geographic Profile and Mapped Terrain of Lahemaa National Park in Estonia
This geographic profile details the physical extent of Lahemaa National Park across its 747 square kilometer recorded boundary. Data includes the distribution of land and marine territory, specific coastal features like capes and waterfalls, and the composition of boreal forest and wetland habitats within the lowland terrain.
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Boreal ForestsRaised BogsCoastal PeninsulaHistoric ManorsLarge Mammals
Estonia's premier protected wilderness where ancient bogs, coastal cliffs, and historic manors meet
Lahemaa National Park
Lahemaa National Park is Estonia's first and largest national park, established in 1971 as the inaugural protected area of the former Soviet Union. Located in northern Estonia, approximately 70 kilometers east of the capital Tallinn, the park stretches along the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland and encompasses a remarkable diversity of landscapes including four prominent peninsulas—Juminda, Pärispea, Käsmu, and Vergi—separated by four distinct bays. The name Lahemaa translates from Estonian as "Land of Bays," accurately reflecting the region's deeply indented coastline stretching about 145 kilometers within the park boundaries. With an area of 747 square kilometers, including roughly 275 square kilometers of marine waters, it ranks among the largest national parks in Europe and serves as a flagship for Baltic conservation.
- Location
- Estonia
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1971
- Area
- 747 km²
Location overview
Coastal and Marine Protected Area Boundaries within Estonia
Geographic Positioning of Lahemaa National Park in Estonia
Lahemaa National Park is situated entirely within the national borders of Estonia. The protected area features significant coastal and marine territory under single-country jurisdiction.
- Countries
- Estonia
- Primary location
- Estonia
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Marine
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and measured spatial dimensions
Lahemaa National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Extent
Mapped park outlines provide complete spatial context for analyzing protected territory. Accompanying measurements detail land and marine areas alongside coordinate extents and geographic spans.
- Boundary area
- 747.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 183.6 km
- Northernmost point
- 59.7117° N
- Southernmost point
- 59.4543° N
- Easternmost point
- 26.2681° E
- Westernmost point
- 25.455° E
- Geographic centre
- 59.5735° N, 25.8048° E
- North–south span
- 28.7 km
- East–west span
- 45.9 km
Terrain and natural features
Stored lowland relief classifications and recorded physical features
Lahemaa National Park Terrain Geography and Named Natural Features
Recorded terrain classifications indicate lowland relief across the protected landscape alongside multiple documented stones, capes, streams, and beaches. Linked feature cards supply specific types, measurements, and spatial relationships within the territory.
Selected named natural features
Named stones
Kiviheinamaa kivi
Named stones
Suurkivi
Streams
Marjametsa oja
Capes
Kuissäär
Beaches
Laiakari rand
Environmental setting
Boreal climate zones and coastal lowland forest habitats across recorded terrain
Lahemaa National Park Environmental Settings and Landscape Classifications
Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of this protected area. Stored environmental categories connect directly to related atlas destinations and mapped regional geographies.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Boreal
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
Landscape features
Coast · Bog · Forest · Rivers · Cliffs · Wetland
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Boreal forest · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat
Park atlas
Trace the geographic spread of protected landscapes surrounding Lahemaa and compare nearby Baltic conservation areas.
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- Area
- 18.57 km²
- Established
- 2011
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
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- Area
- 53 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 312.6K annual
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- Area
- 443.31 km²
- Established
- 2018
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
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Explore protected lands and mapped terrain.
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- Area
- 6 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
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- Area
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- Established
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- Area
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- Established
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- IUCN
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- Visitors
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- Area
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- IUCN
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- Area
- 486.1 km²
- Established
- 1957
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
MoriAtlas Explorer
Continue Exploring Lahemaa National Park's Mapped Protected Landscape and Coastline
Deepen your understanding of Lahemaa National Park by exploring its detailed geographic context and protected landscape features. MoriAtlas provides a structured view of this significant Estonian national park, enabling focused discovery of its mapped terrain, unique bog ecosystems, and dramatic coastal formations. Continue your atlas exploration to grasp the full scope of its protected lands and regional geographic significance.
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