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Jasmund National Park Geographic Profile: Mapped Boundaries, Terrain, and Natural Features

Analyze the formal geographic data for Jasmund National Park situated within the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region of Germany. This profile maps the 30 square kilometer area, covering island terrain, coastal cliffs, and internal features ranging from the Piekberg peak to various streams and forest wetlands.

Illustration of coastal cliffs with vegetation and ocean view

Germany's smallest national park protecting the iconic chalk cliffs of Rügen

Jasmund National Park

Jasmund National Park is a nature reserve located on the Jasmund peninsula in the northeastern part of Rügen island, off Germany's Baltic Sea coast in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Established in September 1990 by the final government of East Germany just months before German reunification, it is the smallest national park in Germany, covering approximately 30 square kilometers. The park is internationally renowned for its dramatic white chalk cliffs that rise sharply from the Baltic Sea, with the iconic Königsstuhl (King's Chair) standing 118 meters above the water as the tallest cliff in Germany. Behind the cliffs lies one of the most significant primeval beech forests in Europe, a continuation of forests that have existed since the last Ice Age. In 2011, portions of this ancient forest were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, recognizing the forest's undisturbed ecological character and its significance to European natural history.

Location
Germany
Park type
National park
Established
1990
Area
30 km²
Highest point
161 m
Jasmund National Park protected landscape
Location overview

Island and coastal protected areas of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Jasmund National Park: Coastal and Island Geography in Germany

Jasmund National Park is situated within the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region of Germany. The coastal and island park status defines its geographic footprint within a single national jurisdiction.
Countries
Germany
Regions
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Primary location
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Geographic setting
Coastal · Island
Boundary and coordinates

Exploring the spatial footprint and 30 square kilometer terrain extent

Jasmund National Park Geographic Boundaries and Mapped Limits

Detailed spatial mapping outlines the geographic limits and coastal shape of the protected reserve. Accompanying coordinates and calculated area details clarify the center point and spatial span of the park.
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Boundary area
32.1 km²
Boundary perimeter
54.8 km
Northernmost point
54.5903° N
Southernmost point
54.5167° N
Easternmost point
13.6902° E
Westernmost point
13.564° E
Geographic centre
54.5525° N, 13.6468° E
North–south span
8.2 km
East–west span
8.2 km
Nationalpark Jasmund
Elevation and terrain

Upland topography with recorded peaks, viewpoints, and streams

Jasmund National Park Terrain and Elevation Profile

Recorded park facts establish an upland terrain classification reaching a maximum elevation of 161 meters. Linked feature cards document specific viewpoints, streams, and geological formations located within the protected area.
Maximum elevation
161 m
Highest point
161 m

Selected named natural features

Named stones

Sagenstein

Viewpoints

Victoria-Sicht

Viewpoints

Karin-Christiane-Sicht

60 m high

Viewpoints

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Aussicht

Islands

Rügen

Viewpoints

Schöne Sicht auf Sassnitz

Environmental setting

Temperate broadleaf forest, coastal relief, and upland terrain profiles

Jasmund National Park Environmental Settings and Mapped Classifications

Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Jasmund National Park. Structured categories connect recorded environmental types to relevant atlas destinations across the protected territory.
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Water
Minor water
Forest cover
Mostly forested
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Cliffs · Forest · Coast · Beach

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Coastal habitat · Wetland

Park atlas

Examine national parks and protected areas across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, deepening the geographic context around Jasmund National Park.

Discover Related National Parks and Protected Areas Near Jasmund National Park

After Jasmund National Park, explore other national parks and protected areas throughout Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, including diverse coastal landscapes, ancient beech forests, and wetlands. Compare varying conservation approaches and geographic spread of protected landscapes within this northeastern German state, for a comprehensive understanding of regional natural heritage.
Watercolor illustration showing a coastal lagoon with sandy shoreline, calm water, sand dunes, and sparse vegetation including trees and grasses
National parkMecklenburg-Vorpommern
21 km away#1 closest

West

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park: Detailed Geographic and Protected Landscape Context

Explore its mapped boundaries and unique Baltic Sea coastal geography.

Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is a vital protected landscape in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, renowned for its complex network of peninsulas, islands, and extremely shallow brackish 'bodden' waters. This page serves as an atlas entry, detailing the park's geographic features, its distinctive wind-driven water level fluctuations, and its ecological importance as a major migratory bird staging area. Users can investigate the mapped extent of this significant German national park and understand its unique place within the regional geography.

Area
805 km²
Established
1990
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
A soft watercolor painting depicting a calm shoreline with rolling hills and trees in the distance.
Nature reservePoland
57 km away#2 closest

Southeast

Ostoja na Zatoce Pomorskiej: Mapping the Pomeranian Bay Marine Nature Reserve

Extensive marine protected landscape in the Baltic Sea

Ostoja na Zatoce Pomorskiej encompasses over 243,000 hectares of the southern Baltic Sea, serving as a primary marine nature reserve for the Polish coast. The sanctuary is defined by complex underwater features such as shallow sandy banks, gravel plains, and the prominent Odrzańska Ławica, which collectively support essential migratory waterbird populations and protected aquatic species within the European ecological network.

Area
2,430.59 km²
Established
2009
Relief
Lowland
Scope
Marine
Watercolor painting of a coastal landscape with green grass in the foreground, a line of trees in the midground, and a soft pink horizon in the distance.
Protected landscapeMecklenburg-Vorpommern
About 66 km away#3 closest

South

Naturpark Insel Usedom: Geography and Protected Landscape Atlas

Coastal cliffs, lagoon systems, and diverse forest terrain in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Naturpark Insel Usedom encompasses the German side of Usedom Island, offering a condensed landscape that bridges the Baltic Sea with inland brackish lagoons. This protected area integrates sandy shorelines, steep moraine cliffs, and varied wetland habitats, making it an essential subject for understanding the ecological and geographic character of northeastern Germany.

Area
632 km²
Established
1999
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Watercolor painting depicting mountains, rivers, and green terrain
National parkWest Pomeranian Voivodeship
80 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Wolin National Park: Coastal Protected Landscape and Glacial Terrain in West Pomeranian Voivodeship

Explore Poland's first marine national park and its dynamic geography.

Wolin National Park offers a profound look into Poland's protected coastal geography. This national park in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship is distinguished by its high sea cliffs, inclusion of Baltic Sea and Szczecin Lagoon waters as Poland's first marine protected area, and a landscape sculpted by glacial moraines. Discover the park's complex delta systems, ancient forests, and the mapped terrain that supports significant bird migration, providing a rich focus for atlas exploration.

Area
109.37 km²
Established
1960
IUCN
II
Visitors
1.5M annual
National parkZachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
80 km away#5 closest

Southeast

Woliński Park Narodowy: Atlas Overview of Protected Coastal and Marine Environments

Examining moraine landscapes and marine park boundaries.

Woliński Park Narodowy stands as a critical protected area in the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship, blending terrestrial moraine ridges with marine ecosystems. This atlas entry provides geographic context for its coastal cliffs, inland lake district, and the expansive river delta that supports rare avian species.

Area
109.37 km²
Established
1960
Visitors
1.5M annual
Relief
Upland
Protected areaZachodniopomorskie
81 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Ujście Odry i Zalew Szczeciński: Protected Area Geography and Estuarine Landscape Mapping

Coastal lagoons, riverine deltas, and island habitats in Zachodniopomorskie.

This extensive protected area offers a comprehensive view of the Oder estuary as it meets the Baltic Sea. The landscape comprises broad lagoons, branching river channels, and coastal islands that provide crucial habitat for migratory waterbirds and sustain a rare brackish water ecosystem. Use this geographic entry to analyze the boundaries, terrain, and interconnected waterways of this major Polish nature site.

Area
526.12 km²
Established
2008
Relief
Lowland
Scope
Mixed
Protected areaWest Pomeranian Voivodeship
94 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Wybrzeże Trzebiatowskie Protected Area: Coastal Wetlands and Baltic Shoreline Map

A diverse wetland corridor in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

Wybrzeże Trzebiatowskie represents a significant stretch of the Baltic coastline, characterized by a narrow and elongated geographic profile. The protected landscape highlights a complex interplay of lagoon lakes, river floodplains, and classic dune systems, providing critical habitat within the broader West Pomeranian regional geography.

Area
317.576 km²
Established
2007
Relief
Lowland
Scope
Mixed
Nature reserveZachodniopomorskie
99 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Trzebiatowsko-Kołobrzeski Pas Nadmorski: Protected Coastal Habitat and Regional Geography

Nature reserve covering Baltic dunes, wetlands, and estuaries.

Spanning across the Szczecin Coastal Plain, this extensive nature reserve protects vital coastal habitats, including rare dune sequences, brackish lagoons, and bog forests. The area serves as a critical geographic corridor for migratory bird species and diverse sand-loving plant communities in the Zachodniopomorskie region of Poland.

Area
174.69 km²
Established
2008
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
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