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Structured data on mountain terrain, natural features, and forest landscape metrics
Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy in Poland
Examine the technical geographic composition of Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy, spanning 76.26 square kilometers within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. This profile details the park boundary, identifies peak elevations reaching 614 meters, and catalogs internal features such as mountain ridges, forest habitats, and natural water channels.
Poland's third national park, protecting the ancient mountain forests of the Holy Cross Mountains.
Świętokrzyski National Park
Świętokrzyski National Park is one of Poland's 23 national parks, located in the central part of the Holy Cross Mountains (Góry Świętokrzyskie) in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Established on 1 May 1950 as the third national park in Poland, after Pieniński and Białowieski, it protects the Łysogóry range, which includes the mountain's two highest peaks: Łysica at 614 meters and Łysa Góra at 595 meters above sea level. The park is overwhelmingly forested, with woodlands covering about 95 percent of its roughly 76 square kilometer surface. Mixed fir forests, Carpathian-type beech forests, and rare stands of the Świętokrzyskie rowan association give the landscape a strongly natural character. Among the most distinctive features are the gołoborza, large periglacial rubble fields on the upper slopes and ridges, particularly visible on Łysa Góra and Łysica, which give the park its most striking terrain. Beyond its ecological value, the park holds deep cultural significance. On Łysa Góra stand the remains of a Benedictine monastery founded in the 12th century, and the site has long been associated with the pre-Christian worship of pagan Slavic deities. Today the park serves as both a refuge for old-growth forest species and a regionally important destination for hiking.
- Location
- Poland
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1950
- Area
- 76.3 km²
- Highest point
- 614 m
Location overview
Country and administrative region memberships in Poland
Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy Regional Geography and Location Setting
Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy occupies a distinct territorial position within Poland and the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Recorded administrative memberships establish the regional framework for national park discovery.
- Countries
- Poland
- Regions
- Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
- Primary location
- Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy’s outline maps 76.26 km²
Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy mapped boundary and 76.26 km² area
Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy is represented by stored boundary geometry defining a 76.26 km² protected extent. The record supplies this overall area without a land and marine allocation, while no perimeter measurement is available.
- Boundary area
- 77 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 133.9 km
- Northernmost point
- 50.9666° N
- Southernmost point
- 50.8393° N
- Easternmost point
- 21.1748° E
- Westernmost point
- 20.8078° E
- Geographic centre
- 50.8994° N, 20.9433° E
- North–south span
- 14.2 km
- East–west span
- 25.8 km
Elevation and terrain
Track recorded peak elevations, streams, and physical terrain features across the protected landscape.
Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy Elevation Profile and Mountain Terrain Mapping
Elevation summary records mountain relief peaking at 614 meters across the protected landscape. Associated feature cards document registered peaks, streams, and valleys located within the regional boundary.
- Maximum elevation
- 614 m
- Highest point
- 614 m
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Agata
614 m
Peaks
Hucka Góra
546.9 m
Rivers
Pokrzywianka
Streams
Złota Struga
Streams
Ciek od Świętej Katarzyny
Environmental setting
Temperate climate zones, forested relief, and mountain terrain classifications
Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy Environmental Setting and Protected Landscape Classifications
Recorded classifications group the physical setting into broad landscape types, temperate forest habitats, and relief categories. Linked records connect these environmental attributes to relevant atlas destinations.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Hills · Valleys · Cliffs · Forest
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest
Park atlas
Compare surrounding regional geography and connected forest landscapes across Poland
Other Parks Like Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy and Nearby Protected Areas
Visitors exploring Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy can browse adjacent protected areas to compare regional forest terrains and mountain formations. Extending the geographic review helps place local upland conservation within a wider national park network.
National parkŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
Southeast
Świętokrzyski National Park: Protected Mountain Terrain in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
Geography and landscape mapping for Poland's oldest mountain range
Świętokrzyski National Park encompasses the highest ridges of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains, showcasing a landscape defined by expansive granite boulder fields and primeval fir forests. This atlas entry provides a detailed look at the park's topography, ranging from the prominent Łysica peak to the protected valley floors, highlighting the geological and biological diversity preserved within this central Polish sanctuary.
- Area
- 76.26 km²
- Established
- 1950
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 168K annual
Protected areaŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
3.5 km away#2 closest
East
Wzgórza Kunowskie: Geographic Atlas of an Essential Polish Protected Area and Habitat Mosaic
Mapping riparian forests and inland dunes in Świętokrzyskie
Wzgórza Kunowskie serves as a crucial Natura 2000 site in Poland, blending sand grasslands, oak-hornbeam forests, and riverine floodplains within a compact landscape. This overview analyzes the topographical gradients and habitat distribution that define the area, from elevated dunes to the moisture-rich valley floors of the Świętokrzyskie region, reflecting the interplay between sandy substrate and river regulation.
- Area
- 18.687 km²
- Water
- Major water bodies
Protected landscapeŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
4.6 km away#3 closest
Northwest
Suchedniowsko-Oblęgorski Park Krajobrazowy: A Protected Landscape in Świętokrzyskie
Geographic terrain, forest ecosystems, and industrial heritage
Located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, this protected area preserves significant forest stands and historic industrial remnants. The terrain captures the intersection of plateau geology and hill country, hosting the headwaters of the Bobrza and Krasna rivers within a culturally layered, heavily forested environment.
- Area
- 198.95 km²
- Established
- 1988
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Nature reserveŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
About 5.2 km away#4 closest
East
Małe Gołoborze Nature Reserve: Mapping Cambrian Geology and Forested Ridge Ecosystems
A study of protected terrain in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
Małe Gołoborze Nature Reserve stands as a preserved fragment of the Jeleniowskie Range, showcasing rare surface exposures of Cambrian quartzite sandstones alongside mature deciduous woodland. This entry offers a focused perspective on the reserve's topography, including its signature boulder slope and the valley floor that reveals the underlying geological foundations of central Poland's mountain landscape.
- Area
- 0.216 km²
- Established
- 1994
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected landscapeŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
5.6 km away#5 closest
South
Cisowsko-Orłowiński Park Krajobrazowy: Protected Landscape and Geological Atlas
Mapping biodiversity and Paleozoic formations in Świętokrzyskie, Poland
Cisowsko-Orłowiński Park Krajobrazowy stands as a center for biodiversity in southeastern Poland, protecting rare peat-bog forests and 200-year-old tree stands. This atlas profile highlights the park's distinct geological character, from the volcanic rock exposures at Sieraków to the fossil-rich sandstone cliffs at Zalesie, offering insight into the complex mosaic of the Góry Świętokrzyskie foothills.
- Area
- 206.93 km²
- Established
- 1988
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Nature reserveświętokrzyskie
9.4 km away#6 closest
West
Ostoja Wierzejska Nature Reserve: Protected Forest and Ridge Geography in Świętokrzyskie
Ecological corridors and rare fir forest habitat mapping
Uncover the landscape characteristics of Ostoja Wierzejska, a protected area in Poland featuring quartzite ridges and diverse forest ecosystems. The reserve acts as a crucial ecological link within the Masłowskie Range, sheltering mature tree stands, rare fungi, and specialized invertebrates that define the unique phytosociology of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains.
- Area
- 2.25 km²
- Established
- 2011
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Protected landscapeŚwiętokrzyskie Voivodeship
15 km away#7 closest
West
Chęcińsko-Kielecki Park Krajobrazowy: Protected Landscapes and Geological Atlas
Geographical overview of the Świętokrzyskie foothills in Poland
Located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, this protected area features a unique concentration of rocky hill summits, limestone caves, and forested corridors. The landscape serves as a vital transition zone, linking the regional capital of Kielce with traditional agricultural valleys and historic cultural landmarks. Map the terrain and understand the protected features that define this significant Polish landscape park.
- Area
- 197.816 km²
- Established
- 1996
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
Nature reserveświętokrzyskie
18 km away#8 closest
Southeast
Ostoja Żyznów Protected Landscape: Loess Ravines and River Valleys of Świętokrzyskie
A dense mosaic of xerothermic grasslands and mixed forest ecosystems
Ostoja Żyznów protects a compact yet ecologically rich region characterized by deep loess gullies and the meandering paths of the Koprzywianka and Kacanka rivers. The area creates a striking transitional landscape, shifting from flat agricultural plateaus to steep, forest-covered ravines and cliff-like river walls. This site offers significant value for understanding regional biodiversity, featuring a rare combination of warm-dry grasslands and moisture-dependent peatland habitats in the heart of Poland.
- Area
- 44.8 km²
- Established
- 2011
- Relief
- Mixed relief
- Climate
- Temperate
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