Peaks
Lipowski Wierch
1,326 m
Park geography
Mapped boundaries, regional landscape context, and protected mountain terrain analysis
Detailed Geographic and Topographic Profile of Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy, Poland
Analyze the structured geography of Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy located within the Silesian Voivodeship. This profile details the 358.7 square kilometer protected area, encompassing diverse mountain ranges, forest ecosystems, and hydrological features including peaks, streams, and caves.
High-mountain protected landscape in the heart of the Beskid Żywiecki range.
Żywiec Landscape Park
Żywiec Landscape Park is a large protected landscape area in the southern part of the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland, hugging the Slovak border. It encompasses the highest, deeply dissected ridges of the Beskid Żywiecki mountains, with elevations crossing 1,000 meters across broad sections of the range, including the central Pilsko massif and the Wielka Racza group to the south. The park protects an exceptionally varied mountain environment that blends high-mountain relief, extensive forests, subalpine vegetation on Pilsko, open mountain pastures, rivers with rocky ledges and waterfalls, and a network of strict nature reserves. Since 1998 it has been administered as part of the Complex of Landscape Parks of the Silesian Voivodeship.
- Location
- Poland
- Park type
- Protected landscape
- Established
- 1986
- Area
- 358.7 km²
Location overview
Recorded country memberships and administrative regional assignments
Geographic Setting and Location Profile for Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy
Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy is located in Poland within the Silesian Voivodeship administrative region. National park records and regional data establish the official territorial setting for this protected landscape.
- Countries
- Poland
- Regions
- Silesian Voivodeship
- Primary location
- Silesian Voivodeship
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive protected-area geometry, spatial limits, and derived area metrics
Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy Boundary Map and Geographic Extent
Mapped park geometry establishes clear spatial context and regional boundaries across the protected landscape. Accompanying facts outline derived area measurements, coordinate limits, and geographic spans for detailed geographic analysis.
- Boundary area
- 361.2 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 194.1 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.6619° N
- Southernmost point
- 49.394° N
- Easternmost point
- 19.3736° E
- Westernmost point
- 18.9605° E
- Geographic centre
- 49.5142° N, 19.1629° E
- North–south span
- 29.8 km
- East–west span
- 29.9 km
Terrain and natural features
Mountain classification and recorded geographic features
Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy Terrain and Named Natural Features
Mountain terrain classifications define the protected landscape geography within Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy. Linked feature cards supply names, types, and spatial relationships for recorded regional geography.
Selected named natural features
Mountain ranges
Kysucké Beskydy
Streams
Smerekówka Wielka
Natural springs
Dvojistá voda
Peaks
Szlakówka
1,098 m
Peaks
Uszczawne Niżne
1,015 m
Environmental setting
Temperate climate zones, dominant forest cover, and mountain relief profiles
Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy Environmental Classifications and Terrain Settings
Stored landscape features, habitat types, and water presence categories frame the physical setting of Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy across variable terrain. Recorded environmental classes connect directly to corresponding atlas destinations for structured geographic reference.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Dense forest cover
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Forest · Lakes · Rivers · Waterfalls · Cave
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow
Park atlas
Compare adjacent mountain terrain and connected Carpathian protected areas.
Explore Other Parks Near Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy and Surrounding Protected Landscapes
Browse other parks near Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy to compare neighboring mountain terrain and high elevation forest zones. Reviewing adjacent protected landscapes provides broader regional context across the surrounding region.
Nature reserveWojewództwo śląskie
Mapped location lies within the park boundary#1 closest
Southwest
Rezerwat przyrody Muńcoł: Protected Beech Forest and Mountain Landscape in Poland
Floristic nature reserve in the Beskid Żywiecki region
Spanning over 45 hectares, Rezerwat przyrody Muńcoł protects a rare Carpathian beech forest community on the eastern slopes of the Kotarz massifs. This reserve acts as a core area for submontane botanical research and provides an essential look at the montane forest dynamics found across the Województwo śląskie province of Poland.
- Area
- 0.452 km²
- Established
- 1998
- Relief
- Mountain
- Scope
- Terrestrial
Protected landscapeSilesian Voivodeship
3.2 km away#2 closest
Northwest
Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Śląskiego: Geographic Atlas of Protected Silesian Beskid Landscapes
Mapped mountain ridges, river headwaters, and protected forest reserves.
Gain insight into the ecological and structural character of Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Śląskiego. This resource documents the park's flysch geological formations, rare cave systems, and the hydrological significance of the Vistula River headwaters within the Silesian Beskids.
- Area
- 386.2 km²
- Established
- 1998
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine
National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship
7.7 km away#3 closest
East
Babia Góra National Park: Carpathian National Park with Mapped Terrain and Unique Flora
Explore protected landscapes and regional geography in Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
Babia Góra National Park, a significant protected area in Poland's Carpathian Mountains, offers a distinct atlas exploration experience. Its landscape is defined by the prominent Babia Góra massif, featuring complete altitudinal vegetation zones, rare endemic plant species, and notable terrain characteristics. As a UNESCO biosphere reserve, it provides valuable insights into Carpathian ecosystems and regional geographic context, making it a key destination for structured discovery of protected lands and natural landscapes.
- Area
- 33.92 km²
- Established
- 1954
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 81K annual
National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship
7.7 km away#4 closest
East
Babiogórski Park Narodowy: Geographic Overview and Protected Carpathian Mountain Terrain
Mapping alpine vegetation zones in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Babiogórski Park Narodowy encompasses the massif of Babia Góra, offering a complex mountain landscape that transitions from beech-fir forests to true alpine summit zones. Recognized for its clear vertical vegetation layering, this protected area holds significant ecological importance within the Western Carpathians and serves as a major landmark for studying high-altitude terrain in southern Poland.
- Area
- 33.92 km²
- Established
- 1954
- Visitors
- 81K annual
- Relief
- Mountain
National parkSlovakia
15 km away#5 closest
South
Malá Fatra National Park National Park: Geographic Context and Protected Area Mapping
Explore the mapped terrain and regional geography.
Malá Fatra National Park serves as a cornerstone for understanding Slovakia's protected landscapes. This dedicated park page provides crucial geographic context, detailing its national park designation and the extent of its protected area boundaries. Users can leverage MoriAtlas to visualize the park's location within the broader regional geography, facilitating a structured approach to discovering its natural landscape and terrain through map-based exploration.
- Area
- 226.3 km²
- Established
- 1988
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
Protected landscapeSilesian Voivodeship
19 km away#6 closest
North
Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego: Geographic Overview and Protected Mountain Landscape
Twin ridges and sandstone terrain in the western Carpathians
Trace the geography of Park Krajobrazowy Beskidu Małego, a protected landscape in southern Poland covering 257 square kilometers of the Little Beskids. This detailed atlas entry provides insights into the park's twin-ridged structure, sandstone bedrocks, and the ecological significance of its nature reserves and valley corridors located within the Silesian Voivodeship.
- Area
- 257.7 km²
- Established
- 1998
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected landscapeBielsko-Biała
About 19 km away#7 closest
Northwest
Cygański Las Protected Landscape: Mapped Geography and Foothill Forest in Bielsko-Biała
An expansive 593-hectare woodland corridor in the Silesian Beskids.
Cygański Las functions as a formal protected landscape complex, preserving diverse forest communities from fertile beech stands to mountain sycamore on the slopes of Bielsko-Biała. This terrain serves as the essential southern trailhead for the Silesian Beskids, connecting the urban fabric of the city with the rugged elevations of Szyndzielnia, Klimczok, and Magurka Wilkowicka through a network of historic trails.
- Area
- 5.93 km²
- Established
- 1997
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected landscapeSilesian Voivodeship
About 22 km away#8 closest
Northwest
Dolina Wapienicy: Protected Landscape and Carpathian Mountain Valley in Silesian Voivodeship
Mapped terrain, forest ecosystems, and ridge geography
Dolina Wapienicy acts as a protected landscape complex within the urban-adjacent geography of the northern Silesian Beskids. The area encompasses mature Carpathian beech forests and rare upper montane spruce stands, organized around the Wapienica River and the Mościcki Dam reservoir. It remains a focal point for understanding how mountain valley systems maintain biodiversity and near-natural wilderness characteristics in close proximity to major urban settlements.
- Area
- 15.19 km²
- Established
- 1993
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
MoriAtlas Explorer
Continue Exploring the Geographic Details of Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy
Deepen your understanding of the Beskid mountains by investigating the mapped terrain and natural features of Żywiecki Park Krajobrazowy. Use the MoriAtlas dataset to trace the protected boundaries and complex ridge lines that define this unique mountain landscape within the southern Silesian Voivodeship.
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