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Aggtelek National Park Geography, Mapped Boundaries, and Regional Terrain Context

Detailed examination of the geographic footprint of Aggtelek National Park in Northern Hungary. This profile captures the 198.92 square kilometer extent and defines the park through its temperate climate, karst landscape, and diverse habitat classifications including forest, grassland, and wetland zones.

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Hungary's premier karst landscape protecting Europe's longest stalactite cave system

Aggtelek National Park

Aggtelek National Park is Hungary's fourth national park, established in 1985 to protect the extraordinary karst landscapes of the Aggtelek Karst region in Northern Hungary. The park encompasses approximately 199 square kilometers of limestone terrain containing one of Europe's most significant cave systems, with over 280 caves of varying sizes and configurations. The most remarkable feature is the Baradla-Domica cave system, spanning 26 kilometers with 8 kilometers extending into Slovakia, making it the longest active stream cave in the temperate zone of Europe. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, recognized as a transboundary site with the Slovak Karst caves, representing one of the most important karst landscapes in the world. Beyond its underground wonders, the park protects diverse surface formations including karst plateaus, sinkholes, dolines, and karst fields, alongside rich forest ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

Location
Hungary
Park type
National park
Established
1985
Area
198.9 km²
Aggtelek National Park Atlas
Location overview

Mapping the regional placement and national territory within Hungary

Geographic Location and Regional Setting of Aggtelek National Park

Aggtelek National Park is situated within the Northern Hungary region of Hungary. Factual geographic records define the inland protected landscape within a single country and regional boundary.
Countries
Hungary
Regions
Northern Hungary
Primary location
Hungary
Geographic setting
Inland
Boundary and coordinates

Spatial dimensions, center coordinates, and total protected area calculations

Mapping the Boundaries and Spatial Extent of Aggtelek National Park

Mapped spatial outlines of Aggtelek National Park define the physical layout of the protected landscape. Geographic records detail the total area of 198.92 square kilometers alongside spatial center and span measurements.
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Boundary area
203 km²
Boundary perimeter
172.5 km
Northernmost point
48.5828° N
Southernmost point
48.4184° N
Easternmost point
20.8396° E
Westernmost point
20.4349° E
Geographic centre
48.4967° N, 20.6179° E
North–south span
18.3 km
East–west span
29.9 km
Aggteleki Nemzeti Park
Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded cave entrances, springs, valleys, and peaks within the protected landscape

Aggtelek National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Aggtelek National Park contains diverse terrain classifications alongside recorded cave entrances, springs, valleys, and peaks situated within the protected area. Linked feature cards supply specific names, types, and spatial relationships for each registered natural feature.

Selected named natural features

Cave entrances

Andris-lyuka

536 m

Cave entrances

Tohonya-oldali-átjáró

Cave entrances

Zabföldi-barlang

Natural springs

Kastély-kút

Cave entrances

Csehek-szakadéka

502 m

Natural springs

Nádas-patak-forrás

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, mixed relief terrain, and recorded landscape features

Aggtelek National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings

Stored classifications connect karst topography, temperate broadleaf forests, and mixed relief terrain to broader geographic destinations. Recorded categories provide interpretive context for physical settings across varying regional conditions.
Relief
Mixed relief
Climate
Temperate
Water
Minor water
Forest cover
Partial forest
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Mountains · Hills · Valleys · Forest · Cave · Karst · Wetland

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Grassland · Wetland · Riverine habitat

Park atlas

Trace the regional spread of protected landscapes, comparing Aggtelek National Park's unique karst terrain with adjacent natural areas.

Compare National Parks and Protected Areas Near Aggtelek National Park's Karst Landscape

Explore other protected areas and national parks situated within the Central European karst region, offering diverse landscapes adjacent to Aggtelek National Park's famous cave systems. This geographic context allows for detailed comparison of conservation efforts and geological formations across a broader mapped territory.
A stylized, flat-design illustration of a waterfall falling between two steep, colorful cliffs surrounded by coniferous trees.
Natural monumentHungary
Mapped location lies within the park boundary#1 closest

Southeast

Baradla Cave: Karst Geography and Protected Subterranean Landscapes in Northern Hungary

A mapped overview of the Aggtelek Karst subterranean systems.

Baradla Cave functions as a protected natural monument, offering a comprehensive look at the geological processes within the Aggtelek Karst. The system is defined by its seven-kilometer main passage, giant chambers, and extraordinary variety of stalactite and stalagmite formations, revealing how climate and water have shaped the underground landscape over millennia.

Established
1549
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Access
Easy access
National parkKošice Region
Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

North

Slovak Karst National Park: Premier Central European Karst Landscape and Cave Systems

Explore protected terrain and mapped underground wonders in Košice Region.

Slovak Karst National Park offers an unparalleled glimpse into a dynamic karst environment. As a designated national park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it preserves a significant concentration of caves, dramatic limestone formations, and rugged canyons within its territory in southeastern Slovakia. This atlas-focused presentation highlights the park's distinctive geology, mapped landscape features, and its importance as a protected natural area within the broader geography of the Košice Region. Understand the park's surface topography and its world-renowned subterranean realms.

Area
346.11 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Watercolor painting showing a landscape with hills, a body of water, and vegetation
National parkBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
29 km away#3 closest

South

Bükk National Park: Hungary's Largest National Park with Karst Terrain

Explore mapped boundaries and unique protected landscapes.

Bükk National Park, a protected national park located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary, is recognized for its immense karst landscape. This park offers a significant focus for atlas exploration, with its extensive cave systems, limestone plateaus, and ancient forests providing a unique geographic context for understanding protected areas. Discover the diverse terrain and geological features that define this expansive Hungarian national park.

Area
431.3 km²
Established
1977
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Watercolor illustration of a winding river through rolling green hills with trees in the foreground
National parkKošice Region
36 km away#4 closest

North

Slovak Paradise National Park: Protected Area Mapping & Geographic Context in Košice Region

Explore the boundaries and terrain of this national park.

Investigate Slovak Paradise National Park, a designated national park situated within Slovakia's Košice Region. This detailed entry provides essential context for understanding its protected landscape features, mapped geographic distribution, and role within regional atlas exploration. Discover its unique terrain and boundaries to build a comprehensive view of Slovak conservation areas.

Area
197.63 km²
Established
1988
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Watercolor illustration of a forested landscape with mountains, trees, and a river
National parkBanská Bystrica Region
40 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Muránska planina National Park: Discover Slovakia's Karst Plateau and Protected Natural Landscape

Explore mapped boundaries, caves, and endemic flora in Banská Bystrica Region.

Muránska planina National Park represents a significant protected landscape in central Slovakia's Banská Bystrica Region, defined by its extensive karst topography. This national park encompasses a limestone and dolomite plateau rich with geological wonders, including over 150 caves, sinkholes, and karst springs. The unique contrast between the flat plateau surface and the sharp, rocky ravines showcases a dramatic natural terrain. Explore the park's mapped boundaries and its remarkable biodiversity, highlighted by 35 endemic species and rare Tertiary relict flora like Daphne arbuscula, making it a key destination for atlas-based geographic discovery.

Area
213.18 km²
Established
1997
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Watercolor painting of rolling mountains in green, yellow, and pink tones
National parkSlovakia
42 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Low Tatras National Park: Slovakia's Vast National Park and Carpathian Protected Landscape

Explore mapped terrain and regional geographic context.

The Low Tatras National Park represents Slovakia's largest protected area, encompassing the entirety of the Low Tatras mountain range. Its landscape is defined by dramatic altitudinal diversity, from alpine summits like Ďumbier to extensive forest zones and significant karst formations with notable cave systems. This page provides detailed geographic context and map-based discovery for the park's protected boundaries and its ecological significance within the Carpathian region.

Area
728 km²
Established
1978
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Watercolor painting showing a lake surrounded by trees and mountains in the background
National parkSlovakia
66 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Tatra National Park: Mapping the Alpine Peaks and Glacial Landscapes of Slovakia

Protected Mountain Terrain in the Carpathian Range

Examine the geographic framework of Tatra National Park, a significant protected area in Slovakia defined by dramatic glacial valleys, over three hundred caves, and high-altitude mountain ecosystems. This authoritative entry provides a detailed look at the park's alpine boundaries, hydrological networks, and role as a transboundary biosphere reserve in the Carpathian Mountains.

Area
738 km²
Established
1949
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Watercolor painting depicting grasslands, hills, and a body of water.
National parkHungary
71 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Hortobágy National Park: A UNESCO Protected Steppe Landscape in Eastern Hungary

Explore the unique geography and mapped park boundaries of Hungary's first national park.

Hortobágy National Park is a monumental protected area in Eastern Hungary, recognized globally as the first national park established in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This vast expanse of semi-natural grassland, known as the puszta, stretches across approximately 74,820 hectares, embodying over four millennia of pastoral traditions. The park's landscape is characterized by alkaline soils and sweeping horizons, offering a unique ecosystem with significant avian populations and preserved cultural landmarks. MoriAtlas provides structured geographic context and mapped details to understand this exceptional protected landscape.

Area
748.2 km²
Established
1973
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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