Park geography

Transboundary relief spanning Prešov and Žilina from 710 to 2,654 metres

Slovakia's Tatra National Park mapped alpine mountain, water, cave, and karst geography

Trace Tatra National Park across a recorded 738 km² boundary in Slovakia's Prešov and Žilina regions. Its transboundary mountain relief rises from 710 to 2,654 metres, with majority forest, major waters, valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, caves, and karst. Hrebienok, Belianska jaskyňa, and Gerlachovský štít are recorded within the park.

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Illustrated mountain landscape with lake, pine trees, and rocky terrain

Slovakia's oldest national park protecting the alpine heart of the Carpathians

Tatra National Park

Tatra National Park is Slovakia's oldest national park, established on January 1, 1949, and serves as the centerpiece of protection for the Tatra Mountains, the highest range in the Carpathian Mountains. Located in north-central and eastern Slovakia, the park encompasses the Slovak portions of the Western Tatras and the Eastern Tatras, which include the renowned High Tatras and the Belianske Tatras. The park covers 738 square kilometers of dramatic alpine terrain, protecting over 100 mountain lakes known as tarns, more than 300 caves, and some of the most significant endemic flora and fauna in Europe. Its most iconic resident is the Tatra chamois, a critically endangered goat-antelope found nowhere else in the world. The park's ecological significance extends beyond Slovakia's borders, forming a transboundary biosphere reserve with the adjoining Polish national park since 1992.

Location: Slovakia
Park type: National park
Established: 1949
Area: 738 km²
Highest point: 2,654 m

Tatra National Park Geography

Location overview

Mapped across the Žilina Region and Prešov Region with transboundary status

Tatra National Park Regional Geography and Location Overview in Slovakia

Tatra National Park is situated within Slovakia, spanning across both the Žilina Region and the Prešov Region. Administrative records confirm its transboundary status within the protected area network.

Countries: Slovakia
Regions: Prešov Region, Žilina Region
Primary location: Slovakia
Geographic setting: Transboundary · Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Interactive boundary geometry and calculated geographic measurements

Tatra National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

Mapped park outlines provide precise spatial context for the protected territory. Accompanying measurements detail the total area coverage and coordinate spans across the protected landscape.

Boundary area: 743.1 km²
Boundary perimeter: 262.1 km
Northernmost point: 49.328° N
Southernmost point: 49.0804° N
Easternmost point: 20.3677° E
Westernmost point: 19.5739° E
Geographic centre: 49.1895° N, 19.9993° E
North–south span: 27.5 km
East–west span: 57.8 km

Tatranský národný park

Elevation and terrain

Vertical range data and recorded natural features across protected mountain terrain

Tatra National Park Elevation Profile and Mapped Mountain Terrain Geography

Review the recorded elevation summary detailing minimum and maximum height thresholds across protected mountain relief. Explore linked natural feature cards containing names, types, and spatial relationships within the landscape.

Elevation span

1,944 m

Vertical extent from the lowest to the highest recorded elevation in the park

Minimum elevation: 710 m
Maximum elevation: 2,654 m
Highest point: 2,654 m

Selected named natural features

Peaks

Gerlachovský štít

2,655 m

Peaks

Hrebienok

1,285 m

Cave entrances

Belianska jaskyňa

Mountain saddles

Prielom

2,288 m

Mountain saddles

Polský hrebeň

2,200 m

Peaks

Kriváň

2,494 m

Tatra National Park Natural Features Atlas

Environmental setting

Alpine climate zones, forest cover, and terrain classifications

Tatra National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide structured categories for reading the physical setting of Tatra National Park. Linked environmental classifications connect stored terrain and water data to related protected areas.

Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Mostly forested
Seasonality: Seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Valleys · Lakes · Rivers · Waterfalls · Cave · Karst

Habitat types

Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Grassland · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat

Park atlas

Compare surrounding mountain terrain and regional protected areas in the Carpathian region.

Parks Near Tatra National Park and Connected Protected Landscapes

Browse nearby national parks and protected areas sharing similar alpine terrain across the Carpathian mountain range. Extending the geographic review beyond Tatra National Park reveals connected conservation landscapes and regional mountain geography.

Watercolor painting of mountain ranges, forests, and a winding river

National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

North

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

Explore Tatra National Park Geography

Watercolor painting of rolling mountains in green, yellow, and pink tones

National parkSlovakia

8.9 km away#2 closest

Southwest

Low Tatras National Park

Explore mapped terrain and regional geographic context.

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

A soft watercolor painting depicting a winding river through a flat, marshy landscape with distant hills under a light sky.

Nature reserveLesser Poland Voivodeship

10 km away#3 closest

North

Torfowiska Orawsko-Nowotarskie Nature Reserve: Mapped Geography and Protected Bog Landscapes

A vital peatland complex within the Polish Carpathian foothills.

Torfowiska Orawsko-Nowotarskie stands as one of the most comprehensive peatland conservation sites in the Polish Carpathians. Its landscape is defined by dome-shaped raised bogs, marshy pools, and boggy woodlands that occupy the broad intermontane basin of the Kotlina Orawsko-Nowotarska, offering a unique look at post-glacial wetland ecology.

Area: 82.667 km²
Established: 2007
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

Torfowiska Orawsko-Nowotarskie Protected Area Map

Watercolor illustration of a mountainous landscape with green forests and a river

National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship

14 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Pieniny National Park: Geographic and Protected Area Map Analysis of Lesser Poland

Limestone karst landscapes and Carpathian mountain terrain

Examine the topography of Pieniny National Park, from the towering Trzy Korony peaks to the narrow channels of the Dunajec River gorge. This detailed overview covers the protected limestone ridges and species-rich meadows that define one of the most prominent natural landscapes in the Lesser Poland region.

Area: 23.46 km²
Established: 1932
IUCN: II
Visitors: 815K annual

Explore Pieniny National Park Map

Watercolor illustration of a river flowing through a forested valley with rolling hills and scattered trees

National parkPrešov Region

16 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Pieniny National Park: Geographic Insights and Protected Landscape Mapping in Prešov Region

Explore karst terrain, river gorge geography, and mountain boundaries

Pieniny National Park showcases remarkable limestone scenery and rare karst microhabitats along the Slovak-Polish border. This atlas focus provides a technical overview of the park's physical boundaries, river canyon systems, and its geological significance within the Prešov Region. Access key geographic data regarding the Lesser Pieniny ridges and the unique ecological corridors that define this internationally recognized conservation zone.

Area: 37.5 km²
Established: 1967
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Explore Pieniny National Park Geography

Watercolor illustration of a winding river through rolling green hills with trees in the foreground

National parkKošice Region

16 km away#6 closest

Southeast

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

Watercolor painting showing rolling green hills, forests, and distant mountains under a pale sky

National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship

16 km away#7 closest

North

Gorce National Park

Mountain meadows and Carpathian forest landscapes in southern Poland

Gorce National Park, in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and forests.

Area: 70.3 km²
Established: 1981
IUCN: II
Visitors: 80K annual

Gorce National Park Geography and Protected Landscapes

Nature reserveLesser Poland Voivodeship

17 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Ostoja Gorczańska: Protected Area Mapping and Carpathian Mountain Geography in Lesser Poland

Ecological corridors across the Gorce and Beskid Wyspowy ranges

Covering nearly 18,000 hectares, Ostoja Gorczańska represents a significant biodiversity reservoir in the Polish Carpathians. The site integrates multiple protection frameworks, safeguarding varied habitats from subalpine grasslands to dense montane forests and peatland depressions. Use this resource to examine the structural connectivity of these mountain units and the expansive wilderness corridors found within the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

Area: 179.979 km²
Established: 2008
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Explore Ostoja Gorczańska Protected Area Atlas

MoriAtlas Explorer

Explore the Alpine Terrain and Protected Boundaries of Tatra National Park

Gain a deeper understanding of Tatra National Park through structured map-based insights into its glacial geography and ecological significance. MoriAtlas provides a clear view of these protected Slovak landscapes, enabling focused exploration of the highest range within the Carpathian Mountains for those interested in alpine terrain and environmental conservation.

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