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Park geography
Analyzing the wetland landscapes, terrain spans, and environmental features of the Overijssel region
Detailed Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Weerribben-Wieden National Park
This geographic profile provides an overview of the terrain and physical layout of Weerribben-Wieden National Park in the Netherlands. The data covers a 105 square kilometer area within Overijssel, mapping the extent of peatland, lake systems, and riverine environments across the protected boundary. Visitors can examine the spatial relationships between interior water bodies and lowland features through this structured geographic dataset.
Northwestern Europe's largest intact lowland peat bog
Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Weerribben-Wieden National Park is a Dutch national park located in the Overijssel province, spanning the municipalities of Steenwijkerland and Zwartewaterland. The park encompasses the largest continuous lowland peat bog in Northwestern Europe, comprising two distinct areas known as De Weerribben and De Wieden. Established in 1992 as De Weerribben and expanded in 2009 to include De Wieden, the park covers approximately 105 square kilometers of wetlands, lakes, reed beds, and marsh forests. The landscape is characterized by a complex mosaic of waterways, peat extraction pools, reed marshes, meadows, and successional stages from open water to carr woodland. This unique hydrological and ecological system has developed over centuries of human interaction with the landscape through peat extraction and reed harvesting, creating exceptional biodiversity and conservation value.
- Location
- Netherlands
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1992
- Area
- 105 km²
Location overview
Regional placement and administrative records within Overijssel
Geographic Profile of Weerribben-Wieden National Park in the Netherlands
Weerribben-Wieden National Park is located entirely within the Overijssel region of the Netherlands. Records confirm its status as an inland, non-transboundary, and non-marine protected territory.
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Regions
- Overijssel
- Primary location
- Overijssel
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry, area metrics, and coordinate limits
Weerribben-Wieden National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
The mapped outline provides spatial context for the protected area and its surrounding terrain. Derived measurements outline the total area, perimeter length, coordinate limits, and geographic span.
- Boundary area
- 102.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 127.5 km
- Northernmost point
- 52.8157° N
- Southernmost point
- 52.6429° N
- Easternmost point
- 6.1549° E
- Westernmost point
- 5.8895° E
- Geographic centre
- 52.7258° N, 6.0281° E
- North–south span
- 19.2 km
- East–west span
- 17.9 km
Terrain and natural features
Explore recorded lowland terrain classifications and mapped natural features
Weerribben-Wieden National Park Terrain, Islands, Lakes, and Viewpoints
Weerribben-Wieden National Park features stored lowland terrain classifications alongside recorded lakes, islands, and viewpoints located within its boundaries. Linked feature cards provide names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for each recorded entry.
Selected named natural features
Islands
Engelenberg
Lakes
Giethoornsche Meer
Lakes
Kleine Beulakerwijde
Lakes
Beulakerwijde
Viewpoints
Rietkieken
Environmental setting
Temperate lowland terrain featuring dominant water bodies and extensive wetland peatlands.
Weerribben-Wieden National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
Stored landscape features, habitat types, and relief classifications provide complementary perspectives on the physical setting of Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Recorded environmental categories connect directly to related atlas destinations for broader regional context.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Water-dominated
- Forest cover
- No forest cover
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Wetland · Bog · Lakes · Rivers
Habitat types
Wetland · Peatland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat
Park atlas
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Continue Exploring Weerribben-Wieden National Park's Mapped Landscape and Protected Geography
Deepen your understanding of Weerribben-Wieden National Park's distinctive protected wetland environment. By continuing your exploration, you can trace the intricate waterways and mapped boundaries that define this crucial Dutch national park. Our platform is designed to provide structured insights into the park's unique geography and its ecological importance, offering a clear atlas perspective for appreciating this significant natural landscape.
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