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Kozerowa Góra
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Park geography
A detailed geographic profile of protected mountain landscapes, river systems, and alpine meadows.
Gorce National Park: geography
Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Recorded area: 70.3 km².
Carpathian mountain wilderness with ancient forests and species-rich meadows
Gorce National Park
Gorce National Park is a protected area in the Gorce Mountains of southern Poland, part of the Western Beskids range at the western end of the Carpathians. Established in 1981, the park covers approximately 70.3 square kilometers of mountainous terrain characterized by arched peaks, deep river valleys, and extensive forest cover. The landscape is dominated by Turbacz, the highest peak at 1,310 meters, along with other notable summits including Jaworzyna Kamienicka, Kiczora, Kudłoń, and Gorc. The park is headquartered in Poręba Wielka and spans across Limanowa and Nowy Targ counties in Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The park's ecological significance is substantial, with forests covering about 95% of its area. These forests, primarily composed of spruce, beech, and fir, represent some of the most well-preserved Carpathian woodland in Poland. The remaining terrain consists of distinctive mountain meadows known as polanas, which are a defining feature of the Gorce landscape and crucial for biodiversity. The park protects a rich variety of flora and fauna, including rare species such as the fire salamander, which serves as the park's symbolic animal, as well as lynx, wolves, and brown bears.
- Location
- Poland
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1981
- Area
- 70.3 km²
- Highest point
- 1,310 m
Location overview
Administered within Poland and Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Gorce National Park Geography and Regional Location
Gorce National Park rests entirely within Poland and the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Administrative records confirm single country status without marine, coastal, island, or transboundary designations.
- Countries
- Poland
- Regions
- Lesser Poland Voivodeship
- Primary location
- Lesser Poland Voivodeship
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and calculated spatial metrics
Gorce National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Geography
Mapped park outlines provide precise spatial context for studying protected terrain boundaries. Accompanying boundary facts detail total surface area, coordinate limits, and geographic spans.
- Boundary area
- 70.4 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 92.2 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.6219° N
- Southernmost point
- 49.4702° N
- Easternmost point
- 20.253° E
- Westernmost point
- 20.0224° E
- Geographic centre
- 49.5615° N, 20.1504° E
- North–south span
- 16.9 km
- East–west span
- 16.7 km
Elevation and terrain
Mountain relief data and recorded physical features
Gorce National Park Terrain and Elevation Summary
Recorded elevation metrics outline the mountain relief profile for this protected area. Associated feature cards detail peaks, saddles, and streams located within the park boundary.
- Maximum elevation
- 1,310 m
- Highest point
- 1,310 m
Selected named natural features
Mountain saddles
Przełęcz Borek
1,009 m
Peaks
Trzy Kopce
1,281 m
Mountain saddles
Pudziska
1,000 m
Peaks
Suchora
1,000 m
Peaks
Gorc Troszacki
1,235 m
Environmental setting
Temperate mountain relief, dominant forest cover, and diverse habitat types
Gorce National Park Environmental Setting and Habitat Classification
Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Gorce National Park. Stored environmental categories connect directly to relevant atlas destinations where available.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Dense forest cover
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Forest · Grassland · Cave · Rivers
Habitat types
Temperate coniferous forest · Temperate broadleaf forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Grassland · Riverine habitat
Park atlas
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Browse nearby national parks and protected landscapes located across the surrounding Carpathian mountain region. Comparing adjacent terrain helps trace ecological connections and regional topography beyond Gorce National Park.
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Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
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Ostoja Gorczańska: Protected Area Mapping and Carpathian Mountain Geography in Lesser Poland
Ecological corridors across the Gorce and Beskid Wyspowy ranges
Covering nearly 18,000 hectares, Ostoja Gorczańska represents a significant biodiversity reservoir in the Polish Carpathians. The site integrates multiple protection frameworks, safeguarding varied habitats from subalpine grasslands to dense montane forests and peatland depressions. Use this resource to examine the structural connectivity of these mountain units and the expansive wilderness corridors found within the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
- Area
- 179.979 km²
- Established
- 2008
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected areaLesser Poland Voivodeship
2.7 km away#2 closest
Southeast
Środkowy Dunajec z dopływami: Protected River Habitats and Carpathian Foothills Geography
Exploring the river corridor and riparian ecosystems of southern Poland
Spanning 755 hectares across four connected enclaves, Środkowy Dunajec z dopływami protects the vital riverine systems of the middle Dunajec and its tributaries. This site offers a unique look at the fluvial processes and biodiversity of Carpathian mountain streams, showcasing diverse habitat structures from pioneer gravel banks to mature riparian forests.
- Area
- 7.56 km²
- Relief
- Upland
- Scope
- Terrestrial
- Water
- Major water bodies
Nature reserveLesser Poland Voivodeship
6 km away#3 closest
Southwest
Torfowiska Orawsko-Nowotarskie Nature Reserve: Mapped Geography and Protected Bog Landscapes
A vital peatland complex within the Polish Carpathian foothills.
Torfowiska Orawsko-Nowotarskie stands as one of the most comprehensive peatland conservation sites in the Polish Carpathians. Its landscape is defined by dome-shaped raised bogs, marshy pools, and boggy woodlands that occupy the broad intermontane basin of the Kotlina Orawsko-Nowotarska, offering a unique look at post-glacial wetland ecology.
- Area
- 82.667 km²
- Established
- 2007
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected areaLesser Poland Voivodeship
7.1 km away#4 closest
North
Raba z Mszanką Protected Area: Atlas of Carpathian Riverine and Riparian Landscapes
Geographic map and habitat overview for southern Poland.
Raba z Mszanką serves as a significant protected corridor within the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The site illustrates the ecological gradient of mountain stream environments, featuring shifting gravel bars, willow shrublands, and floodplain forests. This entry provides context on the riverine geography, including its role in sustaining populations of the Mediterranean barbel within the Carpathian foothills.
- Area
- 2.493 km²
- Scope
- Terrestrial
- Water
- Major water bodies
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About 7.7 km away#5 closest
Northeast
Rezerwat przyrody Mogielica: Mapping Protected Forests and Summit Terrain in the Beskid Wyspowy
A vital Carpathian nature reserve and bird sanctuary
Located at the highest point of the Beskid Wyspowy, Rezerwat przyrody Mogielica is a significant protected area dedicated to forest conservation and the preservation of rare wildlife, including the capercaillie. This site showcases unique geological features around its rocky summit and preserves intact montane forest gradients that characterize the natural heritage of the Polish Carpathians.
- Area
- 0.504 km²
- Established
- 2011
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Nature reserveLesser Poland Voivodeship
About 9.2 km away#6 closest
Southeast
Rezerwat przyrody Modrzewie: Mapping Protected Larch Woodland Geography in Lesser Poland
Nature reserve on the southern slopes of the Gorce mountains
The Rezerwat przyrody Modrzewie nature reserve protects a rare stand of old-growth larch trees within the Gorce mountain range. Located on the southern slopes of Lubań in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, this site provides valuable data on Carpathian forest ecology, displaying distinct tree populations that contrast with the surrounding alpine meadows and montane landscapes of southern Poland.
- Area
- 0.107 km²
- Established
- 1959
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Nature reserveLesser Poland Voivodeship
9.6 km away#7 closest
Northeast
Łąki koło Kasiny Wielkiej: Protected Meadow Habitats in Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Ecological mapping of traditional Carpathian grassland ecosystems.
Łąki koło Kasiny Wielkiej is a specialized nature reserve in the Beskid Wyspowy range, protecting fragmented semi-natural meadows that represent essential habitat types within the European Natura 2000 network. By analyzing the site boundaries and regional landscape context within Lesser Poland Voivodeship, this entry provides insight into how low-intensity farming preserves distinctive grassland flora and terrain structure in the Carpathian foothills.
- Area
- 0.244 km²
- Established
- 2011
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Nature reserveLesser Poland Voivodeship
11 km away#8 closest
Northeast
Uroczysko Łopień Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Habitat Mapping
Beskid Wyspowy mountain landscape and karst cave systems
Uroczysko Łopień represents a concentrated protected landscape within the Beskid Wyspowy, defined by its complex geology, primeval beech forests, and essential bat hibernation caves. The reserve showcases a remarkable density of micro-habitats, including raised peat bogs and sandstone rock formations, providing an essential study in Carpathian mountain conservation geography.
- Area
- 0.445 km²
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Access
- Highly restricted
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