Park geography

A structured profile of the environmental landscape and administrative reach of this protected area.

Aggtelek National Park: geography

Location: Hungary. Recorded area: 198.92 km².

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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.

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

Aggtelek National Park Natural Features

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.

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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

Baradla Cave Protected Karst Landscape

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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

Slovak Karst National Park Atlas

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National parkBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County

29 km away#3 closest

South

Bükk National Park

Explore mapped boundaries and unique protected landscapes.

Bükk National Park, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and caves.

Area: 431.3 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Bükk National Park Atlas

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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

Slovak Paradise National Park Protected Landscape

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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

Muránska planina National Park Map & Atlas

Watercolor painting of rolling mountains in green, yellow, and pink tones

National parkSlovakia

42 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Low Tatras National Park

Explore mapped terrain and regional geographic context.

Low Tatras National Park, in Slovakia. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and forests.

Area: 728 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Low Tatras National Park Protected Landscape

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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