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Understanding the territorial extent, mountain terrain, and karst landscape features.

Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Slovak Karst National Park in the Košice Region

This geographic profile details the physical characteristics of Slovak Karst National Park within the Košice Region of Slovakia. It provides insights into the park boundary spanning over 346 square kilometers, featuring complex mountain karst topography, canyons, and numerous recorded cave entrances located within the protected territory.

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Carpathian karst landscape with Europe's most significant cave systems

Slovak Karst National Park

Slovak Karst National Park protects one of Central Europe's most significant karst landscapes in the Slovak Karst mountain range of southeastern Slovakia. The park encompasses approximately 346 square kilometers of rugged terrain characterized by extensive limestone formations, deep canyons, and one of the continent's highest concentrations of caves. Established as a national park in 2002 after decades as a protected landscape area, the region holds exceptional scientific and conservation value as Slovakia's first biosphere reserve designated by UNESCO in 1977. The park's underground world is particularly notable, with nearly 1,300 documented caves representing approximately one-sixth of all known caves in Slovakia, twelve of which form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning the Slovak and Aggtelek karst regions. The surface landscape features dramatic limestone plateaus, sheer cliffs, and forested slopes that support diverse ecosystems spanning alpine meadows to karst wetlands.

Location: Slovakia
Park type: National park
Established: 2002
Area: 346.1 km²

Slovak Karst National Park Atlas

Location overview

Regional Placements within the Košice Region of Slovakia

Geographic Overview of Slovak Karst National Park in Slovakia

Slovak Karst National Park sits inside Slovakia, located entirely within the Košice Region. Administrative data classifies the protected area as a landlocked, non-transboundary territory.

Countries: Slovakia
Regions: Košice Region
Primary location: Košice Region
Geographic setting: Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Analyzed geographic dimensions, area measurements, and boundary layout

Slovak Karst National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

Mapped park geometry provides immediate spatial context for the protected territory and surrounding regional terrain. Accompanying boundary facts detail the recorded surface area, coordinate limits, and central geographic spans.

Boundary area: 343.5 km²
Boundary perimeter: 371.5 km
Northernmost point: 48.6932° N
Southernmost point: 48.4745° N
Easternmost point: 20.9807° E
Westernmost point: 20.3477° E
Geographic centre: 48.603° N, 20.63° E
North–south span: 24.3 km
East–west span: 46.7 km

Národný park Slovenský kras

Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded peaks, caves, and springs located across the protected landscape

Slovak Karst National Park Mountain Terrain and Named Natural Features

Stored mountain terrain classifications encompass multiple recorded natural features situated within Slovak Karst National Park. Linked feature cards supply names, types, and spatial relationships for each verified entry.

Selected named natural features

Cave entrances

Mušia priepasť

Streams

Turňa

Mountain ranges

Revúcka vrchovina

Cave entrances

Klubová priepasť

Cave entrances

Poľovnícka jaskyňa I

535 m

Sinkholes

Prepadlisko 136

Natural Features of Slovak Karst National Park

Environmental setting

Analysis of recorded karst, canyon, and mountain relief classifications

Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings of Slovak Karst National Park

Stored landscape features serve as interpretive categories for reading the physical setting of Slovak Karst National Park. Recorded classifications link directly to relevant protected area destinations across the regional atlas.

Relief: Mountain
Water: Minor water

Landscape features

Karst · Cliffs · Canyon

Park atlas

Map the protected landscapes surrounding Slovak Karst, tracing regional geography and conservation spread.

Compare National Parks Near Slovak Karst, Discover Central European Protected Landscapes

Browse national parks and protected areas geographically adjacent to Slovak Karst National Park, continuing your exploration of similar Central European landscapes. Compare diverse karst formations, mountain ranges, and conservation efforts across the regional context, enhancing your atlas-based understanding of protected terrain.

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National parkHungary

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

South

Aggtelek National Park

Karst Landscape & Cave Systems

Aggtelek National Park, in Hungary. Landscapes: mountains, hills, and valleys.

Area: 198.92 km²
Established: 1985
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Aggtelek National Park Atlas

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Natural monumentHungary

About 1.3 km away#2 closest

South

Baradla Cave: Karst Geography and Protected Subterranean Landscapes in Northern Hungary

A mapped overview of the Aggtelek Karst subterranean systems.

Baradla Cave functions as a protected natural monument, offering a comprehensive look at the geological processes within the Aggtelek Karst. The system is defined by its seven-kilometer main passage, giant chambers, and extraordinary variety of stalactite and stalagmite formations, revealing how climate and water have shaped the underground landscape over millennia.

Established: 1549
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate
Access: Easy access

Baradla Cave Protected Karst Landscape

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National parkKošice Region

21 km away#3 closest

North

Slovak Paradise National Park: Protected Area Mapping & Geographic Context in Košice Region

Explore the boundaries and terrain of this national park.

Investigate Slovak Paradise National Park, a designated national park situated within Slovakia's Košice Region. This detailed entry provides essential context for understanding its protected landscape features, mapped geographic distribution, and role within regional atlas exploration. Discover its unique terrain and boundaries to build a comprehensive view of Slovak conservation areas.

Area: 197.63 km²
Established: 1988
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Slovak Paradise National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkBanská Bystrica Region

24 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Muránska planina National Park: Discover Slovakia's Karst Plateau and Protected Natural Landscape

Explore mapped boundaries, caves, and endemic flora in Banská Bystrica Region.

Muránska planina National Park represents a significant protected landscape in central Slovakia's Banská Bystrica Region, defined by its extensive karst topography. This national park encompasses a limestone and dolomite plateau rich with geological wonders, including over 150 caves, sinkholes, and karst springs. The unique contrast between the flat plateau surface and the sharp, rocky ravines showcases a dramatic natural terrain. Explore the park's mapped boundaries and its remarkable biodiversity, highlighted by 35 endemic species and rare Tertiary relict flora like Daphne arbuscula, making it a key destination for atlas-based geographic discovery.

Area: 213.18 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Muránska planina National Park Map & Atlas

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National parkSlovakia

25 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Low Tatras National Park

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Low Tatras National Park, in Slovakia. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and forests.

Area: 728 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Low Tatras National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County

35 km away#6 closest

South

Bükk National Park

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Bükk National Park, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and caves.

Area: 431.3 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Bükk National Park Atlas

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National parkSlovakia

50 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Tatra National Park: Mapping the Alpine Peaks and Glacial Landscapes of Slovakia

Protected Mountain Terrain in the Carpathian Range

Examine the geographic framework of Tatra National Park, a significant protected area in Slovakia defined by dramatic glacial valleys, over three hundred caves, and high-altitude mountain ecosystems. This authoritative entry provides a detailed look at the park's alpine boundaries, hydrological networks, and role as a transboundary biosphere reserve in the Carpathian Mountains.

Area: 738 km²
Established: 1949
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Tatra National Park Geography

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National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship

62 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Tatra National Park: An Atlas Discovery of Poland's Alpine High-Mountain Protected Landscape

Glacial valleys, granite peaks, and mountain biodiversity in Lesser Poland.

Tatra National Park stands as a vital sanctuary for Poland's alpine mountain ecosystems. The protected area features a striking landscape of high-altitude rock formations, glacial cirques holding deep blue lakes, and extensive subterranean cave systems. By studying the park boundaries and vertical zonation, users gain insight into the ecological diversity of the Carpathian arc and the physical geography of the Lesser Poland region.

Area: 211.64 km²
Established: 1954
IUCN: II
Visitors: 3.9M annual

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Continue Mapping Slovak Karst National Park's Unique Protected Landscape and Geography

Deepen your understanding of Slovak Karst National Park by exploring its specific geographic context and mapped natural features. This detailed view supports a structured approach to discovering protected landscapes, comparing regional park distributions, and appreciating the unique subterranean and surface terrain. Engage with the atlas data to visualize the full extent of this remarkable Slovakian national park and its place within the Košice Region.

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