Peaks
Čertova pláň
974 m
Park geography
A detailed look at the physical geography, elevation range, and diverse terrain within this mountain range.
Krkonoše National Park: geography
Location: Liberec Region, Czech Republic. Recorded area: 363.52 km². Elevation: 413–1,603 m.
Czech Republic's highest mountain range protecting Alpine ecosystems and glacial relicts
Krkonoše National Park
Krkonoše National Park protects the Giant Mountains, the highest range in the Czech Republic and a prominent mountain system of Central Europe. Established in 1963, it is the oldest national park in the Czech Republic, spanning approximately 363 square kilometers along the border with Poland. The park's signature landmark is Sněžka, rising to 1,603 meters and serving as the country's highest peak. The landscape bears the unmistakable imprint of past glaciations, featuring dramatic cirques, glacial valleys, moraines, and distinctive blockfield formations. Beyond its geological heritage, the park harbors remarkable biodiversity including numerous glacial relict plant species that have survived since the last ice age, making it a living laboratory of alpine ecology. The protected area forms a transboundary conservation unit with Poland's Karkonosze National Park and has been recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1992.
- Location
- Czechia
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1963
- Area
- 363.5 km²
- Highest point
- 1,603 m
Location overview
Regional jurisdictions and transboundary status of the protected landscape
Geographic Positioning of Krkonoše National Park in Czechia
Krkonoše National Park is situated in Czechia within the Hradec Králové and Liberec regions. The transboundary protected area connects regional jurisdictions across national borders.
- Countries
- Czechia
- Regions
- Hradec Králové Region, Liberec Region
- Primary location
- Liberec Region
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and calculated spatial metrics
Krkonoše National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide immediate spatial context for regional orientation and layout analysis. Accompanying numerical facts detail surface area, perimeter dimensions, and geographic coordinate spans.
- Boundary area
- 549.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 146.5 km
- Northernmost point
- 50.8091° N
- Southernmost point
- 50.5785° N
- Easternmost point
- 15.9091° E
- Westernmost point
- 15.3576° E
- Geographic centre
- 50.6916° N, 15.6352° E
- North–south span
- 25.7 km
- East–west span
- 39 km
Elevation and terrain
Vertical relief metrics and recorded natural landscape features
Krkonoše National Park Elevation Range and Mountain Terrain Geography
Recorded elevation ranges span from 413 meters to a high point of 1603 meters across this mountain protected area. Associated feature cards document specific peaks, streams, and viewpoints located within the terrain.
Elevation span
1,190 m
Vertical extent from the lowest to the highest recorded elevation in the park
- Minimum elevation
- 413 m
- Maximum elevation
- 1,603 m
- Highest point
- 1,603 m
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Kobyla
896 m
Peaks
Vídeňská skála
968 m
Islands
(Poniklá)
Viewpoints
Vyhlídka Horník
Peaks
Zadní Žalý
1,036 m
Environmental setting
Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and boreal climate zones
Krkonoše National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting
Stored landscape features, habitat types, and relief attributes function as complementary ways to read the physical setting of Krkonoše National Park. Recorded categories connect directly to relevant atlas destinations across mountain terrain, partial forests, and alpine meadows.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Boreal
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Partial forest
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Forest · Grassland · Wetland · Rivers · Waterfalls · Cliffs
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Grassland · Peatland · Riverine habitat
Park atlas
Compare protected landscapes and mapped geography in the surrounding Giant Mountains region.
Explore Other National Parks and Protected Areas Near Krkonoše National Park
Continue discovering national parks and significant protected areas adjacent to Krkonoše National Park, tracing their mapped geography and shared alpine characteristics. This detailed comparison view helps users trace the regional spread of conservation landscapes and highlights similar mountain environments for deeper exploration beyond the Czech Republic.
National parkPoland
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
Northwest
Karkonosze National Park
Discover alpine terrain and unique glacial landscapes.
Karkonosze National Park, in Poland.
- Area
- 59.51 km²
- Established
- 1959
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 2M annual
Natural monumentKrálovéhradecký kraj
Mapped location lies within the park boundary#2 closest
Southeast
Sklenářovické údolí Natural Monument: Geography, Terrain, and Protected Land Features
Meadow-rich valley ecosystems in the Krkonoše foothills
Sklenářovické údolí stands as a significant protected natural monument in the Královéhradecký kraj region. Its geography consists of a deeply carved stream valley that shelters an unusually high concentration of rare orchid species and sensitive wetland habitats. The area provides a clear look at historical land-use restoration, where meadow and forest boundaries are maintained to protect diverse raptor nesting grounds and fragile montane flora within the broader Czech landscape network.
- Area
- 1.806 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- III
- Relief
- Mountain
Natural monumentKrálovéhradecký kraj
About 0.7 km away#3 closest
Southwest
Vejsplachy Natural Monument: Protected Floodplain Forest and Wetland Geography in Czech Republic
Ecological mosaic and regional floodplain habitat in Královéhradecký kraj
Vejsplachy serves as a significant natural monument, preserving a rare convergence of ash and alder floodplain forest, wet thistle meadows, and aquatic reedbeds. Located on the edge of the town of Vrchlabí, this 3.34 hectare protected area offers a deep look into the geomorphology of the Královéhradecký kraj foothills and the delicate balance of surviving wetland habitats in a changing landscape.
- Area
- 0.033 km²
- Established
- 2020
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Protected landscapeTrutnov District
About 1.4 km away#4 closest
South
Přírodní park Hrádeček: Protected Landscape Geography and Mapped Regional Terrain
A forested hill-country protected area in Trutnov District
Přírodní park Hrádeček is a regional protected landscape characterized by a compact cluster of forested summits and traditional Bohemian countryside. Located in the Trutnov District, this area features a distinctive bowl-shaped topography anchored by the ruins of Břecštejn castle, offering a clear example of protected hill-forest and rural mosaic environments within the eastern Giant Mountains foothills.
- Established
- 2000
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Access
- Easy access
Nature reserveLiberec Region
About 9.6 km away#5 closest
West
Prales Jizera Nature Reserve: Protected Mountain Geography and Summit Landscapes
Highland spruce forests and granite outcrops in the Liberec Region
Investigate the summit geomorphology of Prales Jizera, a vital protected area encompassing rare climax spruce forest and granite blockfields. This record provides detailed geographic context on the reserve's unique soil, hydrological watershed position, and its role as a landmark conservation site in the Jizera Mountains.
- Area
- 0.936 km²
- Established
- 1960
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Mountain
Natural monumentCzechia
About 11 km away#6 closest
West
Na kneipě Natural Monument: Geography and Protected Mire Landscape in the Jizera Mountains
A rare summit peat bog and granite mountain plateau in Czechia.
Na kneipě serves as a preserved natural monument in the Czech Jizera Mountains, characterized by its rare summit mire and dense mountain pine coverage. Situated on a modest granite plateau, the area functions as a key hydrological hub that sustains surrounding upland habitats. This site provides essential context for understanding the high-elevation mire ecosystems and protected terrain found across northern Bohemia.
- Established
- 1965
- Relief
- Mountain
- Water
- Minor water
Natural monumentLiberecký kraj
About 12 km away#7 closest
West
Vlčí louka Natural Monument: Protected Bog Landscape in the Liberecký kraj Region
High-elevation peatland and mountain habitat geography
Vlčí louka serves as a prime example of a high-altitude raised bog located along the Smědavská hora ridge. This protected area supports a diverse suite of peatland plants and serves as a vital refuge for mountain birds. By studying its unique terrain, mapped boundaries, and position within the Jizera Mountains, users gain a deeper understanding of this specialized, elevated ecosystem in the Czech Republic.
- Area
- 0.08 km²
- Established
- 1965
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Highland
Natural monumentLiberec Region
About 13 km away#8 closest
West
Na Vápenici Natural Monument: Geological Mapping and Protected Landscape Analysis
Calcareous outcrops and rare forest microhabitats in the Liberec Region
Na Vápenici represents a focused example of geological diversity, where a distinct limestone outcrop supports unique vegetation and paleontological richness. This natural monument provides a case study for understanding how isolated calcareous substrates contribute to the broader ecological health and terrain character of the Liberec Region.
- Area
- 0.079 km²
- Established
- 2008
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
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