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Structured data on landscape features, elevation ranges, and regional context
Podyjí National Park Geographic Profile: Mapped Boundaries, Elevation, and Natural Terrain
This geographic profile details the physical characteristics of Podyjí National Park located within the South Moravian Region. The data encompasses a recorded area of 63 square kilometers with elevation ranges spanning from 214 meters to 534 meters, highlighting the distinct upland relief and diverse habitats throughout the protected area.
Czech Republic's smallest national park protecting a near-pristine river canyon valley
Podyjí National Park
Podyjí National Park is the smallest of the Czech Republic's four national parks, established in 1991 to protect one of Central Europe's most ecologically intact river valleys. Located in the South Moravian Region along the border with Austria, the park encompasses a dramatic 40-kilometer stretch of the Dyje River as it cuts through a deep canyon within the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. The park's defining feature is its near-pristine state—a 42-kilometer stretch of essentially uninhabited river valley that represents the most well-preserved river corridor in the Czech Republic. Adjacent to Austria's Thayatal National Park, together they form a cross-border protected area sometimes called the Inter-National Park, sharing the unique geological and ecological character of the Dyje canyon.
- Location
- Czechia
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1991
- Area
- 63 km²
Location overview
Regional placement and transboundary status within Czechia
Geographic Placement and Regional Setting of Podyjí National Park
Podyjí National Park is situated within the South Moravian Region of Czechia. The protected area maintains a documented transboundary status, reflecting its position across international boundaries.
- Countries
- Czechia
- Regions
- South Moravian Region
- Primary location
- South Moravian Region
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary
Boundary and coordinates
Podyjí National Park’s stored outline frames 63 km²
Podyjí National Park mapped boundary and 63 km² area
Podyjí National Park is a terrestrial national park with a stated area of 63 km². Its one stored boundary measures approximately 62.734 km² and 104.632 km around; these geometry-derived figures are shown as mapped measurements rather than silently replacing the separately recorded park area.
- Boundary area
- 62.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 104.6 km
- Northernmost point
- 48.908° N
- Southernmost point
- 48.7973° N
- Easternmost point
- 16.0431° E
- Westernmost point
- 15.7906° E
- Geographic centre
- 48.8544° N, 15.9194° E
- North–south span
- 12.3 km
- East–west span
- 18.5 km
Elevation and terrain
Upland elevation range and recorded natural features
Podyjí National Park Terrain And Elevation Geography
Recorded elevation spans from two hundred fourteen to five hundred thirty four meters across upland terrain. Linked feature cards document springs, streams, peaks, and viewpoints located within the protected area.
- Minimum elevation
- 214 m
- Maximum elevation
- 534 m
Selected named natural features
Reservoirs
Znojmo Reservoir
Rivers
Dyje
Viewpoints
Železné schody
Ponds
Pustý rybník
Ponds
Nový čížovský rybník
Environmental setting
Temperate upland relief, major waterways, and broadleaf forest zones
Podyjí National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features, temperate habitat types, and upland relief categories provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Podyjí National Park. Stored classifications connect directly to relevant atlas destinations for structured geographic reference.
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
Landscape features
Valleys · Cliffs · Forest · Grassland · Wetland · Rivers
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Grassland · Shrubland · Wetland · Riverine habitat
Park atlas
Trace mapped geography and protected landscapes surrounding Podyjí National Park for regional comparison.
Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Near Podyjí National Park
Explore national parks and protected areas in the Central European region around Podyjí National Park, including its adjacent cross-border partner Thayatal National Park, to understand connected river canyon ecosystems. Compare these protected landscapes to gain a deeper geographic perspective on the unique conservation efforts and ecological connections spanning the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.
National parkAustria
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
West
Thayatal National Park: Austria's Smallest Protected Landscape and Dramatic River Valley
Explore the mapped geography of a breakthrough valley and its rich biodiversity.
Thayatal National Park, Austria's smallest national park, offers a concentrated study in protected landscape discovery. Its core feature is the spectacular Thaya River breakthrough valley, a deep gorge cutting through gneiss terrain with steep, forested slopes. This page provides context for its mapped protected area, highlighting its exceptional biodiversity and its role as a transboundary conservation zone with the adjacent Czech Podyjí National Park. Understand the geographic setting and unique landscape character of this significant natural region.
- Area
- 13.3 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
Natural monumentSouth Moravian Region
About 12 km away#2 closest
Northeast
Mikulovické jezero Natural Monument: Geographic Boundaries and Wetland Atlas
A rare upland basin in the South Moravian Region
Mikulovické jezero represents a significant natural monument in the South Moravian Region. This unique upland basin, formed in a plateau depression, serves as a crucial refuge for specialized wetland species and rare halophilic vegetation. Explore the geographic footprint of this precipitation fed lake and its surrounding habitat structures within the Znojmo District.
- Area
- 0.027 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Nature reserveJihomoravský kraj
About 26 km away#3 closest
Northeast
Velký kopec Nature Reserve: A Detailed Map and Geography Overview for South Moravia
Protected dry grasslands and landscape terrain in Jihomoravský kraj
Velký kopec is a protected nature reserve in the Znojmo district, characterized by its rounded hill profile and rich acidophilous dry grassland habitat. This geographic overview highlights the site's role as a biodiversity refuge, its metamorphic geology, and the ongoing conservation efforts that sustain its rare steppe-like flora and butterfly populations within the Jevišovice hills.
- Area
- 0.259 km²
- Established
- 2023
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Natural monumentJihočeský kraj
About 37 km away#4 closest
Northwest
Slavonické rybníky Protected Area: Geography and Wetland Habitat in South Bohemia
Analysis of pond-margin ecosystems and regional borderland terrain
Located near the historic town of Slavonice, Slavonické rybníky encompasses two interconnected fishpond systems that support fragile shoreline vegetation. This nature monument highlights the conservation of traditional Bohemian aquatic habitats and their importance for localized invertebrate populations within the larger mosaic of the Česká Kanada landscape.
- Area
- 0.1 km²
- Established
- 1995
- IUCN
- III
- Water
- Major water bodies
Nature reserveJihomoravský kraj
About 40 km away#5 closest
Northeast
Rybičková skála Nature Reserve: Paleontological and Geological Landscape in Jihomoravský kraj
A preserved Permian fossil site in the Boskovice Furrow
Rybičková skála acts as a vital reference point for Permian sedimentary studies in central Europe. The site features a 40 meter cliff exposing mudstones and siltstones rich in fish fossils. Framed by mixed oak-hornbeam forests and rural Moravian farmland, this compact reserve represents a convergence of deep geological time and traditional landscape character.
- Area
- 0.001 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- III
- Relief
- Upland
Natural monumentKraj Vysočina
About 42 km away#6 closest
North
Na Kopaninách Natural Monument and Protected Meadow Geography in the Vysočina Region
A vital habitat for rare Bohemian-Moravian grassland flora.
Situated at an elevation of 550 to 570 meters, Na Kopaninách represents a critical fragment of traditional rural landscape. The area consists of a small mosaic of hay meadows and communal pasture, playing a central role in national rescue programs for rare gentian populations. Its north-facing terrain and nutrient-poor soils support a specialized botanical community that highlights the importance of small-scale habitat protection.
- Area
- 0.01 km²
- Established
- 1986
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Natural monumentKraj Vysočina
About 43 km away#7 closest
North
Urbánkův palouk Natural Monument: Protected Highland Landscape and Meadow Geography
Preserved peat meadow terrain in the Czech Republic.
Urbánkův palouk serves as a critical natural monument in Kraj Vysočina, protecting a rare fragment of wet and peat-influenced meadow habitat. Positioned on a highland plateau at 622 meters, this site functions as an ecologically dense refuge for threatened plant species within the traditional Czech-Moravian Highland landscape.
- Area
- 0.01 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Protected landscapeBrno-venkov District
About 43 km away#8 closest
Northeast
Přírodní park Bobrava Protected Landscape: Geography and Regional Mapping
South Moravian forest and river valley terrain
Přírodní park Bobrava represents an unbroken, forest-heavy landscape situated in the Brno-venkov District. Characterized by its deep river valleys and hilly ridges, this protected territory functions as a crucial natural mosaic of woodlands and meadows, providing a quiet highland retreat that remains distinct from the surrounding urban expansion of the city of Brno.
- Area
- 30.9 km²
- Established
- 1982
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
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Deepen your understanding of Podyjí National Park by navigating its detailed geographic features and protected landscape elements within MoriAtlas. Examine the park's unique valley terrain, habitat diversity, and its position within the South Moravian Region's mapped geography. This offers a structured approach to discovering its ecological significance and regional importance beyond surface-level details.
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