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Exploration of mountainous terrain, boreal forest habitats, and recorded physical boundaries.
Detailed Geographic and Topographic Profile of Šumava National Park in the South Bohemian Region
This geographic profile details the physical dimensions and environmental characteristics of Šumava National Park in Czechia. The data includes a recorded area of 680.64 square kilometers, elevation ranges from 561 to 1378 meters, and associated peaks, springs, and wetland viewpoints within the park boundaries. Explore the mountain topography and forest habitats that define this protected landscape.
Central Europe's largest forest wilderness on the roof of Europe
Šumava National Park
Šumava National Park is the largest national park in the Czech Republic, spanning approximately 685 square kilometres along the country's southwestern border with Germany and Austria. The park protects the heart of the Bohemian Forest (Šumava), the most extensive forest complex in Central Europe. This mountain range, one of the oldest in middle Europe, features a landscape of rolling plateaux, glacial lakes, and vast raised peat bogs that form a unique mosaic of habitats. The park was established in 1991 from the core of a previously protected landscape area dating to 1963, and was designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1990. The region remained largely uninhabited for decades following the post-World War II expulsion of German-speaking residents and the creation of the Iron Curtain border zone, allowing natural processes to proceed with minimal human disturbance.
- Location
- Czechia
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1991
- Area
- 680.6 km²
- Highest point
- 1,378 m
Location overview
South Bohemian Region membership and transboundary status
Geographic Location of Šumava National Park in Czechia
Šumava National Park is situated within Czechia, representing a key protected landscape of the South Bohemian Region. The park features a recognized transboundary status that highlights its international geographic connection.
- Countries
- Czechia
- Regions
- South Bohemian Region
- Primary location
- South Bohemian Region
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive spatial geometry and derived regional measurements
Šumava National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Extent
Mapped boundary geometry provides clear spatial context for the protected territory. Accompanying measurements detail total area spans, coordinate limits, and central positions without claiming legal survey precision.
- Boundary area
- 684.8 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 225.9 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.1915° N
- Southernmost point
- 48.7133° N
- Easternmost point
- 13.9826° E
- Westernmost point
- 13.2312° E
- Geographic centre
- 48.9858° N, 13.6024° E
- North–south span
- 53.2 km
- East–west span
- 55 km
Elevation and terrain
Mountain relief spans from 561 meters to 1378 meters across recorded natural features.
Šumava National Park Terrain and Elevation Range
Recorded elevation metrics outline a vertical range spanning between 561 meters and 1378 meters across the protected mountain terrain. Associated feature records detail individual peaks, streams, rock formations, and rivers located within the regional boundary.
- Minimum elevation
- 561 m
- Maximum elevation
- 1,378 m
- Highest point
- 1,378 m
Selected named natural features
Streams
Hučinka
Rock formations
Kamená kráska
Reservoirs
Rybníček
Peaks
Jelení vrch
897 m
Peaks
Obětní kameny
1,058 m
Environmental setting
Interpreting mountain relief, boreal forests, and hydrological features across stored categories
Šumava National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings
Recorded classifications frame the physical setting through interconnected mountain reliefs, forest cover types, and wetland systems. Connected database categories link structured terrain records directly to relevant regional atlas destinations.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Boreal
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Forest · Wetland · Lakes · Rivers · Valleys · Plateau
Habitat types
Temperate coniferous forest · Boreal forest · Alpine meadow · Wetland · Peatland
Park atlas
Trace connected protected landscapes and their unique geography across the Bohemian Forest, extending into neighboring regions.
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Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
West
Bavarian Forest National Park: Protected Landscape and Regional Geography Atlas
Explore mapped terrain and protected park boundaries in Germany.
Dive into the specifics of Bavarian Forest National Park, a key protected area noted for its distinct landscape and geographic importance. This MoriAtlas entry details the park's mapped boundaries and its setting within the surrounding regional geography, offering a clear atlas-style view of its natural terrain. Understand its identity as a national park and discover its place in Germany's protected lands.
- Area
- 242.45 km²
- Established
- 1970
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 1.3M annual
Nature reserveJihočeský kraj
About 1.5 km away#2 closest
East
Pravětínská Lada Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Area Landscape Context
Wetland mosaics and peat bog terrain in the South Bohemian Region
Pravětínská Lada serves as a vital protected landscape where peatland and spring headwater ecosystems meet recovering farmland. Located in the Jihočeský kraj, this nature reserve demonstrates how small-scale terrain variations and moisture gradients support high ecological density within the wider Bohemian Forest. The site provides a concentrated look at the transitional boundary between wetland communities and secondary meadows.
- Area
- 0.516 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Nature reserveJihočeský kraj
About 2.1 km away#3 closest
Northeast
Rašeliniště u Martinala: A Protected Nature Reserve in the Jihočeský kraj Foothills
Mapping transitional bog ecosystems and submontane habitats
Located in the Šumava foothills, Rašeliniště u Martinala is a protected nature reserve defined by its dual-parcel structure of peat-forming wetlands and juniper-rich dry grasslands. This site acts as a key ecological node, supporting a high density of protected species within the Jáchymovský potok drainage basin and representing a refined example of south Bohemian submontane landscape character.
- Area
- 0.095 km²
- Established
- 2011
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Nature reservePlzeňský kraj
About 2.4 km away#4 closest
Northwest
Prameniště Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland and Mountain Spring Systems in Plzeňský kraj
Mapping the hydrological headwaters of the Šumava Mountains
Prameniště Nature Reserve represents a critical cluster of protected mountain springs and peat bogs across the Pancířský hřbet ridge. By focusing on the source areas for the Křemelná and Řezná rivers, this reserve maintains essential hydrological integrity within the wider Plzeňský kraj landscape. Its mosaic of sub-alpine peatlands and montane spruce forests provides an important study of high-altitude wetland geography in the central European mountains.
- Area
- 3.536 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Mountain
Nature reserveLandkreis Regen
About 5.8 km away#5 closest
Northwest
Rotfilz Nature Reserve: Geographic Profile of a Bavarian Forest Peatland
Protected moorland geography and raised bog pine woodland
Rotfilz is a significant nature reserve situated within the Landkreis Regen district of Lower Bavaria. Known for its mature bog pine woodland and ongoing peatland restoration, this protected area offers a look at the historical moorland mosaic of the Bavarian Forest. The terrain, defined by Pleistocene deposits and a clear hydrological boundary, provides a compact but essential site for studying Central European bog conservation and landform evolution.
- Area
- 12.88 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- IV
Nature reserveJihočeský kraj
About 6.3 km away#6 closest
Southeast
Rašeliniště Borková Nature Reserve: Protected Peatlands in the Jihočeský kraj
Mapped wetlands and relict mire ecosystems of southern Bohemia
Located along the Lipno reservoir, Rašeliniště Borková preserves a essential fragment of the original Vltavická brázda valley landscape. The area maps a compressed, multi-zoned wetland habitat that ranges from nutrient-poor sedge mires to stable bog pine woodland, providing a necessary refuge for mire-dependent invertebrates and breeding waterbirds.
- Area
- 0.487 km²
- Established
- 1995
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Nature reserveJihočeský kraj
About 9 km away#7 closest
Southeast
Velké bahno Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland and Mire Geography in the Šumava Foothills
Essential conservation habitat within the Jihočeský kraj region of the Czech Republic
Velké bahno stands as a compact but vital nature reserve featuring spruce-alder swamps, wooded peatlands, and boggy clearings. Its position within the Šumava Protected Landscape Area highlights a concentration of sensitive mire habitats, protected flora, and rare species adapted to the wet, undulating paragneiss terrain of the Bohemian Forest foreland.
- Area
- 0.915 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Natural monumentJihočeský kraj
About 14 km away#8 closest
East
V polích Natural Monument: Meadow Conservation in the Jihočeský kraj Region
A protected orchid-rich grassland above the Blanice river valley
V polích is a designated natural monument in the Czech Republic known for its managed hay-meadow habitats. This site plays a vital role in regional conservation by maintaining a rare, species-rich landscape that supports native orchid populations on a sunny, south-east facing slope in the Prachatice District.
- Area
- 0.017 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
MoriAtlas Explorer
Continue Exploring Šumava National Park's Mapped Landscape and Regional Geography
Deepen your understanding of Šumava National Park by navigating its specific geographic features, mapped terrain, and protected landscape context. This MoriAtlas entry provides a foundation for exploring the unique ecosystems, from its ancient forests to its significant peat bogs, all situated within the South Bohemian Region's distinct natural geography. Continue your atlas discovery with detailed insights into this vital protected area.
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