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A structured mapping of the park area, mountain peaks and ecological landscape zones
Geographic Profile of Monti Sibillini National Park: Boundaries, Terrain and Regional Setting
This geographic overview presents the physical footprint of Monti Sibillini National Park across the Italian regions of Marche and Umbria. The data includes the total area of 697.22 square kilometers, the extent of its mountain terrain, and specific natural features such as peaks and saddles located within the protected boundary.
Apennine mountain wilderness spanning Marche and Umbria
Monti Sibillini National Park
Monti Sibillini National Park is a protected wilderness area in central Italy, established in 1993 to preserve the distinctive Apennine mountain landscape of the Monti Sibillini range. The park straddles the regions of Marche and Umbria, encompassing portions of four provinces: Macerata, Fermo, Ascoli Piceno, and Perugia. With an area of approximately 697 square kilometers, it ranks among Italy's larger national parks and protects a rugged territory of steep peaks, deep valleys, alpine meadows, and dense forests that characterize the central Apennines. The park's name refers to the legendary Sibyl, a figure from medieval folklore associated with the caves and mountains of this region, lending a layer of cultural mystique to the landscape. This protected area serves as a critical refuge for central Apennine ecosystems and represents the biodiversity heritage of one of Italy's most scenically significant mountain environments.
- Location
- Italy
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1993
- Area
- 697.2 km²
- Highest point
- 2,476 m
Location overview
Regional administrative division across Umbria and Marche
Mapped Geography of Monti Sibillini National Park in Italy
Monti Sibillini National Park is situated within Italy, spanning across the regional boundaries of Umbria and Marche. Geographic records confirm its entirely landlocked, domestic status with no marine or transboundary borders.
- Countries
- Italy
- Regions
- Marche, Umbria
- Primary location
- Marche
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and derived spatial measurements
Monti Sibillini National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide clear spatial context for geographical exploration across the protected terrain. Accompanying boundary facts detail total land area measurements, coordinate limits, and regional spans.
- Boundary area
- 694.3 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 209.2 km
- Northernmost point
- 43.1095° N
- Southernmost point
- 42.7194° N
- Easternmost point
- 13.3654° E
- Westernmost point
- 13.03° E
- Geographic centre
- 42.9037° N, 13.2011° E
- North–south span
- 43.3 km
- East–west span
- 27.4 km
Elevation and terrain
Recorded mountain relief facts and internal physical features
Monti Sibillini National Park Terrain and Elevation Summary
Recorded elevation metrics outline the vertical range and mountain terrain within Monti Sibillini National Park. Associated feature records detail internal streams, peaks, and valleys with mapped spatial relationships.
- Maximum elevation
- 2,476 m
- Highest point
- 2,476 m
Selected named natural features
Lakes
Laghetto dell'Infernaccio
Forests
Macchia Cavaliera
Cave entrances
Grotta Franosa
1,048 m
Valleys
Valle Romana
Peaks
Monte Zampa
1,791 m
Environmental setting
Temperate mountain relief, forest cover, and diverse watershed features
Monti Sibillini National Park Environmental Setting and Habitat Classification
Recorded classifications group the mountain relief, temperate forests, and major water features into complementary environmental categories. Associated atlas records connect these structural classifications to related protected areas and regional geographies.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Lakes · Rivers · Cliffs · Cave · Karst
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Grassland · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat
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