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Drawa National Park: geography
Location: West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Recorded area: 115.36 km².
Poland's river-centered forest wilderness in the heart of the Drawsko Plain
Drawa National Park
Drawa National Park is a protected area in northwestern Poland spanning the border region of Greater Poland, Lubusz, and West Pomeranian Voivodeships. Established in 1990 within the vast Drawsko Forest complex, the park derives its name from the Drawa River that flows through its territory. The landscape is dominated by extensive woodlands—covering over 80 percent of the park's area—interwoven with deep river valleys, numerous lakes, peat bogs, and wetland channels. The Drawa River, with its notably fast current resembling mountain streams, creates the park's most distinctive hydrological feature, while the meromictic Lake Czarne represents a rare limnological phenomenon in Poland. The park protects one of the country's most valuable lowland river ecosystems and serves as a refuge for species such as the European otter, which serves as the park's symbolic animal.
- Location
- Poland
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1990
- Area
- 115.4 km²
Location overview
Regional boundaries across three western Polish voivodeships
Geographic Positioning of Drawa National Park within Poland
Drawa National Park lies in Poland, spanning the West Pomeranian, Lubusz, and Greater Poland voivodeships. Regional data defines its inland, domestic status as an entirely landlocked protected area.
- Countries
- Poland
- Regions
- Greater Poland Voivodeship, Lubusz Voivodeship, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
- Primary location
- West Pomeranian Voivodeship
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Spatial footprint and geographic extent covering 115.36 square kilometers
Mapped Geographic Boundaries of Drawa National Park
The mapped outline illustrates the spatial layout of Drawa National Park across the region. Structured boundary metrics define the protected area, coordinate span, and geographic center of the terrain.
- Boundary area
- 113.9 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 124.8 km
- Northernmost point
- 53.2188° N
- Southernmost point
- 53.0163° N
- Easternmost point
- 16.0812° E
- Westernmost point
- 15.7419° E
- Geographic centre
- 53.1067° N, 15.9457° E
- North–south span
- 22.5 km
- East–west span
- 22.7 km
Elevation and terrain
Lowland relief profiles and recorded natural water features
Drawa National Park Terrain and Elevation Summary
Recorded elevation metrics outline the lowland terrain characteristics across the protected landscape. Individual feature cards list rivers, lakes, and viewpoints located within the park boundary.
- Maximum elevation
- 106 m
Selected named natural features
Wetlands
Zółwia Kłoć
Lakes
Zdroje
Lakes
Płociowe
Lakes
Piaseczno Duże
Rivers
Drawa
Environmental setting
Temperate lowland forests, lake networks, and riverine wetland habitats
Drawa National Park Environmental Settings and Landscape Classifications
Stored classifications provide structured insight into dominant forest cover, temperate climate zones, and major water presence across the terrain. Recorded categories connect directly to corresponding protected area records within the regional park atlas.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Dense forest cover
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Forest · Lakes · Rivers · Valleys · Wetland
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat · Wetland
Park atlas
Trace the regional spread of protected landscapes surrounding Drawa National Park, comparing diverse ecosystems across northwestern Poland.
Explore Other National Parks and Protected Areas Near Drawa National Park in West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Continue your park discovery from Drawa National Park to explore other protected areas and national parks that define the diverse geography of West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Compare varied lowland forests, river ecosystems, and wetland habitats to understand the broader conservation landscape of northwestern Poland.
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A rare habitat mosaic within the Zachodniopomorskie protected region
Mszary Tuczyńskie protects a highly varied mosaic of wetland, meadow, and xerothermic grassland habitats concentrated within a small area near Lake Tuczno. This nature reserve functions as a critical component of the regional conservation network, offering a concentrated look at spring fed calcareous peatlands and specialized orchid populations common to this specific lowland geography.
- Area
- 0.072 km²
- Established
- 1988
- Relief
- Lowland
- Scope
- Terrestrial
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Bagno Raczyk Nature Reserve: Mapped Wetlands and Protected Habitats of Zachodniopomorskie
A diverse riparian landscape in the Pojezierze Wałeckie region
Bagno Raczyk Nature Reserve encompasses a pristine sequence of reedbeds, sedge marshes, and alder forest swamps at the mouth of the Cieszynka River. This compact protected area demonstrates the ecological value of glacial lake fringes in northwestern Poland, offering significant insight into the water-dominated terrain of the Wałcz County region.
- Area
- 0.342 km²
- Established
- 2011
Protected areaWest Pomeranian Voivodeship
16 km away#3 closest
North
Ostoja Ińska Protected Area: Geographic Context and Landscape Features in West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Postglacial moraine ridges and wetland mosaic exploration
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- Area
- 877.109 km²
- Established
- 2004
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
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Rezerwat przyrody Mokradła koło Leśniczówki Łowiska: Protected Landscapes and Map Geography
A nature reserve located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Located in the heart of the Wałeckie Lake District, this nature reserve is a concentration of transitional bogs and dystrophic lakes. The site remains a critical node in the Drawa River basin, serving as a protected landscape for rare bog mosses and peat forming processes framed by mature pine stands. Explore the mapped boundaries and natural terrain of this unique ecological refuge.
- Area
- 1.018 km²
- Established
- 2011
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
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Rezerwat przyrody Mszar Przygiełkowy, Długie im. Huberta Jurczyszyna Nature Reserve
Protected peatland and raised bog landscape in Lubusz Voivodeship
This nature reserve in western Poland serves as a crucial reference site for peatland ecology, showcasing diverse raised and transitional bog habitats. Learn about the reserve's protected botanical landscape, the role of Rhynchospora alba in its ecosystem, and its regional position within the wider forest network of the Lubusz Voivodeship.
- Area
- 0.078 km²
- Established
- 2009
- Relief
- Lowland
- Scope
- Terrestrial
Nature reserveLubusz Voivodeship
About 25 km away#6 closest
Southeast
Rezerwat przyrody Mszar Rosiczkowy koło Rokitna: Protected Peatland and Bog Geography
Nature reserve terrain and regional ecological context
This protected area in the Lubusz Voivodeship features a diverse mosaic of raised bog sub habitats. The site is characterized by carnivorous sundew populations and open Scots pine stands rooted in acidic peat, offering a concentrated look at the unique post glacial landscape features found throughout western Poland.
- Area
- 0.034 km²
- Established
- 2009
- Water
- Major water bodies
Nature reserveZachodniopomorskie
About 29 km away#7 closest
West
Dęby Sądowskie Nature Reserve: Ancient Woodland and Protected Geography in Poland
A rare old-growth forest refuge in the West Pomeranian landscape
Discover the ecological value of Dęby Sądowskie, a vital nature reserve in Poland known for its monumental pedunculate oaks and intact subatlantic forest communities. Located in the Choszczeńskie Lake District, this protected site serves as a crucial fragment of natural heritage within an intensively managed regional agricultural mosaic.
- Area
- 0.031 km²
- Established
- 1985
- Relief
- Lowland
- Scope
- Terrestrial
Protected landscapeZachodniopomorskie
34 km away#8 closest
South
Barlinecko-Gorzowski Park Krajobrazowy: Protected Landscape and Glacial Geography
A study of forest complexes and postglacial lake systems in Poland
Covering vast stretches of the Puszcza Barlinecka, this protected landscape is characterized by its sandr substrate, seventy-five distinct lake basins, and intricate peatland ecosystems. The region provides a deep look into the glacial history of Northwestern Poland and its unique mix of coniferous forests and moisture-rich hollows.
- Area
- 239.83 km²
- Established
- 1991
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
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