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Park geography
Mapped boundaries, regional coordinates, and terrain elevations for this transboundary park.
Lower Oder Valley National Park: Detailed Geographic Profile and Land Area Data
Examine the technical geography and spatial landscape of Lower Oder Valley National Park in Brandenburg. This profile provides data on recorded land area, elevation extremes, and the diverse riverine and wetland systems that define its lowland terrain.
Germany's last intact polder landscape on the German-Polish border
Lower Oder Valley National Park
Lower Oder Valley National Park is a protected area spanning the lower reaches of the Oder River on the German-Polish border in northeastern Brandenburg, Germany, and the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland. The park encompasses Germany's last intact polder landscape, a unique floodplain system created through centuries of Dutch-style dike engineering along the river's western bank. Established in 1997 as the German core of the larger Lower Oder Valley International Park, the reserve covers approximately 165 square kilometers with about two-thirds on the German side. The landscape is characterized by expansive seasonally flooded meadows, levee systems, and a distinctive hydrological regime where winter and summer dikes are deliberately opened to allow natural flooding cycles that sustain the wetland ecosystem. The park forms part of the Natura 2000 network and serves as a critical habitat for numerous rare bird species, including the black stork, aquatic warbler, and corn crake, making it one of Central Europe's most important bird conservation areas.
- Location
- Germany
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1995
- Area
- 103.2 km²
Location overview
Transboundary Protected Area Status in Germany and Brandenburg
Lower Oder Valley National Park Geographic Profile in Germany
Lower Oder Valley National Park is situated in the Brandenburg region of Germany. The protected area maintains a transboundary status that crosses international borders to coordinate regional conservation.
- Countries
- Germany
- Regions
- Brandenburg
- Primary location
- Brandenburg
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and recorded spatial measurements
Lower Oder Valley National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide spatial context for the protected territory. Accompanying boundary facts detail total surface area, coordinate limits, and geographic spans without legal survey precision.
- Boundary area
- 106.6 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 165.9 km
- Northernmost point
- 53.2759° N
- Southernmost point
- 52.8951° N
- Easternmost point
- 14.4506° E
- Westernmost point
- 14.0728° E
- Geographic centre
- 53.0563° N, 14.262° E
- North–south span
- 42.4 km
- East–west span
- 25.3 km
Elevation and terrain
Lowland relief classification and recorded natural features
Lower Oder Valley National Park Terrain and Elevation Range
Recorded elevation metrics outline a lowland relief profile spanning from zero to one hundred meters across the protected landscape. Associated feature cards detail specific peaks, rivers, and viewpoints located within the park boundary.
- Minimum elevation
- 0 m
- Maximum elevation
- 100 m
Selected named natural features
Rivers
Westoder - Odra Zachodnia
Peaks
Burgwallberg
40.7 m
Streams
Blenning
Peaks
Peterberge
Rivers
Woknitz
Environmental setting
Temperate lowland terrain, wetland habitats, and water networks across the protected landscape
Lower Oder Valley National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings
Recorded habitat types, relief profiles, and climate classifications frame the physical setting of Lower Oder Valley National Park across multiple environmental dimensions. Structured attribute categories connect recorded landscape features to broader protected area destinations within the atlas.
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Sparse forest
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Rivers · Wetland · Grassland · Cliffs
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Grassland · Wetland · Riverine habitat
Park atlas
Trace the regional spread of protected wetlands and floodplain ecosystems across Germany and Poland
Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Near Lower Oder Valley National Park, Germany, and Bordering Regions
After exploring Lower Oder Valley National Park, browse other national parks and protected areas across Germany's Brandenburg region and the bordering Polish landscapes. Compare diverse floodplain wetlands, riparian ecosystems, and cross-border conservation efforts to understand the broader regional spread of protected geography.
Protected landscapeWest Pomeranian Voivodeship
0 km away#1 closest
South
Cedynia Landscape Park: Mapped Protected Landscapes and Regional Geography in Poland
Protected mosaic of sandy forests and river valleys
Spanning 308 square kilometers, Cedynia Landscape Park protects a complex transition zone in Poland. The area features the expansive Puszcza Piaskowa pine forests, the hilly moraine relief of the Cedynia Carpathians, and the biodiverse wetlands of the lower Oder River. This protected landscape represents an essential study in lowland ecological gradients and postglacial terrain development within the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
- Area
- 308.5 km²
- Established
- 1993
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected areaBrandenburg
1.2 km away#2 closest
West
Felchowseegebiet Protected Area: Mapped Glacial Lakes and Woodland in Brandenburg
Examining the ecological landscape and forest boundaries of the Uckermark region
Felchowseegebiet functions as a vital refuge for aquatic and forest species in Brandenburg. This protected landscape is defined by its glacial lakes, including the central Felchowsee, which are framed by forests managed for natural development. The area offers a detailed view of the Uckermark terrain, highlighting the interaction between moist woodland and protected water surfaces in northeastern Germany.
- Area
- 9.72 km²
- Established
- 2003
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected landscapeWest Pomeranian Voivodeship
3.1 km away#3 closest
South
Wzgórza Krzymowskie Protected Landscape: Moraine Geography and Map Context
Glacial ridges and forest landscapes in West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Wzgórza Krzymowskie serves as a primary example of compressed postglacial relief in northwestern Poland. The protected area features a unique combination of sandy inland dunes, internal moraine hills, and a steep western escarpment that carves deep ravines towards the Oder. This geographic analysis highlights the structural connection between the Puszcza Piaskowa forest, spring-fed stream networks, and elevated viewpoints across the regional landscape.
- Relief
- Upland
- Access
- Easy access
- Scope
- Terrestrial
- Water
- Major water bodies
Protected landscapeZachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
10 km away#4 closest
Northeast
Szczeciński Park Krajobrazowy Puszcza Bukowa: Protected Landscape and Forest Geography
Analyzing the hilly terrain of the Bukowe Hills in Zachodniopomorskie.
Spanning the rolling Bukowe Hills, this protected landscape is defined by extensive lowland beech forests and deep erosional ravines. It contains a dense network of nature reserves that preserve intact deciduous woodlands, transitional peatlands, and glacial lakes. This area serves as a significant ecological corridor on the southern edge of Szczecin, offering a stark contrast to the nearby regional plains through its unique microtopography.
- Area
- 90.96 km²
- Established
- 1981
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Temperate
Nature reserveBrandenburg
10 km away#5 closest
Southwest
Tongruben Neuenhagen Nature Reserve: Protected Wetland Geography in Brandenburg, Germany
Examining post-industrial clay-pit habitats and protected wetland boundaries
Tongruben Neuenhagen is a designated nature reserve located in Brandenburg, Germany, established to protect biological communities that have developed within former clay extraction pits. The area features a complex mosaic of open water, wetland margins, and transitional scrub habitats. This reserve provides a notable example of how historical industrial land use can be repurposed into valuable habitat for protected species, serving as a key element of the local conservation network in the Märkisch-Oderland region.
- Area
- 1.196 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Nature reserveBrandenburg
17 km away#6 closest
Southwest
Cöthener Fließtal Nature Reserve in Brandenburg: Glacial Geography and Protected Woodland Atlas
Mapping the stream corridors and moraine landscapes of eastern Brandenburg
Cöthener Fließtal is a 75-hectare protected area that bridges the hilly Barnim plateau and the Oderbruch lowlands. The site features a dense concentration of glacial landforms, including end-moraine ridges and spring-fed mires. Visitors can explore the interplay between natural forest ecosystems and the restored elements of a historic nineteenth-century landscape park found along the Cöthener Fließ stream.
- Area
- 0.75 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Protected areaLubusz Voivodeship
19 km away#7 closest
Southeast
Ostoja Witnicko-Dębniańska: Mapped Protected Area and Regional Geography
An extensive mosaic of lowland forest and wetland habitats in Poland
The Ostoja Witnicko-Dębniańska sanctuary serves as a critical protected landscape, defined by its blend of managed forest stands, transitional peatlands, and dystrophic lakes. Positioned along the Warta river valley, this area provides a rich geographic context for understanding the wetland ecosystems of the Lubusz Voivodeship and the surrounding western Polish lowlands.
- Area
- 469.93 km²
- Established
- 2007
- Scope
- Terrestrial
- Water
- Major water bodies
Protected areaBrandenburg
21 km away#8 closest
West
Suckower Haussee Protected Area: Geographic Overview and Habitat Mosaic in Uckermark, Brandenburg
Mapping spring mires, wet meadows, and dry grassland ecosystems
Suckower Haussee preserves a diverse habitat gradient typical of the Uckermark district. The protected area features a unique juxtaposition of limnic, peat-forming wetland habitats and nutrient-poor dry grasslands. This site acts as an essential component of the regional conservation network in northeastern Brandenburg, demonstrating the importance of small-scale landscape protection.
- Area
- 1.37 km²
- Established
- 1990
- Scope
- Terrestrial
- Water
- Major water bodies
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Continue Exploring Lower Oder Valley National Park's Geographic Context
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