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Detailed spatial data covering municipality distribution, terrain relief, and physical landscape classification.
Aukštaitija National Park Geography: Comprehensive Analysis of Boundaries and Landscape Features
This geographic profile details the physical scope of Aukštaitija National Park across three Lithuanian municipalities. It provides structured insights into the park footprint, encompassing 410.56 square kilometers of temperate forests and wetland habitats. The data identifies specific natural landmarks including Ladakalnis, regional capes, and geological stones, mapping their placement within the protected upland terrain.
Lithuania's oldest national park, protecting a vast lake-dotted forest landscape in the country's northeastern highlands
Aukštaitija National Park
Aukštaitija National Park is Lithuania's oldest national park, established in 1974 to protect one of the most ecologically significant landscapes in the Baltic region. Located in northeastern Lithuania, approximately 100 kilometers north of Vilnius, the park encompasses a complex of three geographic regions: the older Švenčionių-Naručio morainic highlands, the younger Aukštaičių highlands, and the sandy Žeimena plain that separates them. The park's defining character comes from its extraordinary density of lakes—over 120 scattered among forested hills and connected by streams—covering about 15.5% of its territory. More than 70% of the park is covered in woodland, predominantly pine forests, with some stands reaching 200 years old. The park protects a remarkable concentration of Lithuania's biodiversity, with nearly 59% of the country's plant species found within its boundaries despite covering less than 1% of the nation's area.
- Location
- Lithuania
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1974
- Area
- 410.6 km²
Location overview
National park boundaries within the Ignalina district municipality
Exploring the Geographic Location of Aukštaitija National Park in Lithuania
Aukštaitija National Park is situated in Lithuania within the Ignalina district municipality. The inland protected landscape features no coastal, marine, island, or transboundary zones.
- Countries
- Lithuania
- Regions
- Ignalina district municipality
- Primary location
- Lithuania
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Spatial scope and coordinate limits spanning 410.56 square kilometers
Geographic Boundary and Spatial Mapping of Aukštaitija National Park
Mapped boundary geometry traces the geographic outline of the park to establish clear spatial context. Derived measurements detail the total area of 410.56 square kilometers alongside coordinates and center point location.
- Boundary area
- 411 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 159.7 km
- Northernmost point
- 55.4989° N
- Southernmost point
- 55.2001° N
- Easternmost point
- 26.1716° E
- Westernmost point
- 25.8157° E
- Geographic centre
- 55.3528° N, 26.0208° E
- North–south span
- 33.3 km
- East–west span
- 22.6 km
Terrain and natural features
Upland terrain classifications and recorded within park boundaries
Aukštaitija National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Upland terrain classifications define the protected landscape alongside multiple recorded lakes, wetlands, and peaks located within the park. Linked feature cards supply specific names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for each recorded natural feature.
Selected named natural features
Lakes
Prūdas
Lakes
Šiekštelis
Lakes
Sventas
Lakes
Linkmenas
Reservoirs
Šventelės tv.
Environmental setting
Temperate upland settings, major water networks, and extensive forest cover
Aukštaitija National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide structured interpretive categories for reading the physical setting of Aukštaitija National Park. Stored classifications connect recorded environmental properties to related atlas destinations where available.
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Lakes · Rivers · Forest
Habitat types
Temperate coniferous forest · Wetland
Park atlas
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- Area
- 2.83 km²
- IUCN
- Ia
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
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Southwest
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Labanoras Forest wetland complex in the Švenčionys District Municipality
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- Area
- 14 km²
- IUCN
- Ia
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Protected forest massif and glacial landscape mapping
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- Area
- 232.61 km²
- Established
- 2004
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
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Narachanski National Park: Belarus's Premier National Park and Lake District Atlas
Explore protected glacial terrain and diverse lake systems.
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- Area
- 933 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
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Mapped boundaries and terrain of a key Belarusian protected area.
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- IUCN
- II
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Central Baltic lowland conservation territory
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- Area
- 44.19 km²
- Established
- 2004
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
Biosphere reserveUkmergė District Municipality
About 83 km away#7 closest
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Viliukų, Karpių miškai Biosphere Reserve: Regional Protected Area Geography and Maps
Broadleaved forests and wetland ecosystems in central Lithuania
Gain insights into the protected landscape of Viliukų, Karpių miškai in the Ukmergė District. This biosphere reserve provides a detailed view of lowland forest ecosystems, characterized by spruce and birch dominance within an undulating terrain that sustains rare insect and plant communities.
- Area
- 7.772 km²
- Established
- 2012
- Relief
- Lowland
- Scope
- Terrestrial
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106 km away#8 closest
Northeast
Rāzna National Park: Protected Landscape and Regional Geography in Latgale
Explore the mapped terrain of Latvia's largest lake region.
Rāzna National Park, situated in the Latgale region, provides an essential focal point for understanding eastern Latvia's protected landscapes. This national park, recognized for its extensive glacial terrain and the significant Lake Rāzna, offers a distinct geographic profile. Users can explore its mapped boundaries, discover its role as a vital protected area, and understand its landscape context within the broader atlas of Latvia's natural heritage.
- Area
- 596.14 km²
- Established
- 2007
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Highland
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Continue Mapping Aukštaitija National Park's Regional Geography and Protected Lands
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