Mountain saddles
Chuda Przełączka
1,850 m
Park geography
Alpine protected relief rising from 773 to 2,499 metres
Poland's Tatra National Park mapped mountain, valley, lake, and karst geography
Trace Tatra National Park across a recorded 211.64 km² boundary in Poland's Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Its transboundary status is recorded, while mountain relief rises from 773 to 2,499 metres through majority forest, major waters, valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, caves, cliffs, and grassland. Kościelec and Pośredni Wodogrzmot are recorded within the park.
Poland's Alpine crown jewel in the Carpathians
Tatra National Park
Tatra National Park (Tatrzański Park Narodowy or TPN) is Poland's premier Alpine protected area, encompassing the Polish portion of the Tatra Mountains along the border with Slovakia in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The park covers approximately 212 square kilometers of dramatic high-mountain terrain, protecting the only Alpine-type landscape in Poland and serving as a critical refuge for species found nowhere else in the country. The Tatra Mountains form the westernmost extension of the Carpathian arc, with the park headquarters located in the nearby town of Zakopane, the principal gateway to this mountain realm. The park protects an exceptional diversity of habitats arranged in distinct altitudinal zones, from forested lower slopes through spruce forests, alpine meadows, and krummholz zones up to bare rock and permanent snow fields. This vertical zonation creates remarkable ecological variety within a relatively compact area. The landscape is characterized by sharp-edged granite peaks, deep glacial valleys, over thirty mountain lakes known locally as staw, and an extensive cave system. Poland's highest mountain, Rysy at 2,499 meters, rises within the park's boundaries, offering spectacular views of the glacial landscape. Tatra National Park holds significant international recognition as part of a transboundary biosphere reserve designated by UNESCO in 1992, encompassing both the Polish and Slovak protected areas. The park also protects Ramsar-listed wetlands, recognizing the importance of its glacial lakes and peat bogs. This international cooperation reflects the shared ecological heritage of the Tatra range and the commitment to preserving one of Europe's most significant mountain ecosystems.
- Location
- Poland
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1954
- Area
- 211.6 km²
- Highest point
- 2,499 m
Location overview
Administrative memberships and transboundary status across Poland
Geographic Setting and Regional Context for Tatra National Park
Tatra National Park is situated within Poland and Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Recorded regional memberships and transboundary protected status outline the core administrative setting.
- Countries
- Poland
- Regions
- Lesser Poland Voivodeship
- Primary location
- Lesser Poland Voivodeship
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Explore mapped park geometry and calculated area metrics
Tatra National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Interactive boundary mapping provides clear spatial context for the protected area. Accompanying measurements detail the recorded territorial surface area and geographic coordinates.
- Boundary area
- 211.8 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 134.8 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.3392° N
- Southernmost point
- 49.1785° N
- Easternmost point
- 20.1514° E
- Westernmost point
- 19.7584° E
- Geographic centre
- 49.2486° N, 19.9609° E
- North–south span
- 17.9 km
- East–west span
- 28.6 km
Elevation and terrain
Vertical range data and mapped natural features within protected boundaries
Tatra National Park Elevation and Mountain Terrain Geography
Review the recorded elevation summary detailing mountain relief spanning from 773 meters to 2499 meters. Explore structured cards covering named ridges, peaks, saddles, and valleys located within the protected area.
- Minimum elevation
- 773 m
- Maximum elevation
- 2,499 m
- Highest point
- 2,499 m
Selected named natural features
Mountain saddles
Karb
1,853 m
Peaks
Kościelec
2,155 m
Peaks
Wołowa Turnia
2,373 m
Peaks
Żabi Szczyt Wyżni
2,263 m
Waterfalls
Pośredni Wodogrzmot
Environmental setting
Alpine climate zones, forest cover, and terrain relief analysis
Tatra National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
Recorded habitat types and landscape features serve as complementary metrics for interpreting physical environmental conditions. Mapped classifications connect directly to broader atlas records where related terrain data is maintained.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Seasonal
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Lakes · Rivers · Waterfalls · Cave · Cliffs · Grassland
Habitat types
Temperate coniferous forest · Temperate broadleaf forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Grassland · Wetland · Karst habitat · Lacustrine habitat
Park atlas
Compare regional protected landscapes, alpine terrain, and neighboring mountain reserves
Explore Parks Near Tatra National Park and Surrounding Mountain Protected Areas
Compare Tatra National Park against neighboring alpine reserves to examine broader regional protected landscapes and mountain ecosystems. Analyzing adjacent protected areas reveals shared Carpathian geography and contrasting glacial topography across the mountain realm.
National parkSlovakia
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
South
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
National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship
Park boundaries overlap#2 closest
West
Tatrzański Park Narodowy: Alpine Peaks and Protected Glacial Valleys of Lesser Poland
High mountain geography and transboundary alpine terrain
Tatrzański Park Narodowy anchors the southern border of Poland with its unique alpine relief, crystalline granite structures, and karst formations. This protected area defines the character of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, containing clear glacial lakes like Morskie Oko and distinct vegetation layers that support an array of endemic species in a shared high-mountain environment.
- Area
- 211.64 km²
- Established
- 1955
- Visitors
- 5.1M annual
- Relief
- Mountain
Nature reserveLesser Poland Voivodeship
12 km away#3 closest
Northwest
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
National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship
16 km away#4 closest
North
Gorce National Park: A Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Protected Area Analysis
Mountain meadows and Carpathian forest landscapes in southern Poland
Gorce National Park preserves an essential segment of the Western Beskids, offering a look into the region's arched ridges and forested terrain. The area serves as a critical protected landscape featuring significant biodiversity, ancient woodland, and open mountain meadows that distinguish the local geography of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
- Area
- 70.3 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 80K annual
National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship
16 km away#5 closest
Northeast
Gorczański Park Narodowy: Protected Mountain Geography in Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Carpathian forest and mountain clearing atlas
Gorczański Park Narodowy serves as a critical protected landscape in the Polish Carpathians. This atlas entry details the park's topography, including the dominant Turbacz massif, extensive forest corridors, and the ecological significance of its seepage meadows and high-altitude grasslands.
- Area
- 70.3 km²
- Established
- 1981
- Visitors
- 92K annual
- Relief
- Mountain
National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship
16 km away#6 closest
Northeast
Pieniński Park Narodowy: Mapping the Limestone Mountains of Lesser Poland Voivodeship
A historic protected area featuring the iconic Dunajec River gorge
Discover the unique geography of Pieniński Park Narodowy, an essential protected area in the Polish Carpathians. The terrain spans limestone cliffs, deep river gorges, and mountain ridges, offering deep insights into the region's karstic landscape and natural history.
- Area
- 23.46 km²
- Established
- 1932
- Visitors
- 815K annual
- Relief
- Mountain
National parkLesser Poland Voivodeship
16 km away#7 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
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
MoriAtlas Explorer
Deepen Your Understanding of the Tatra National Park Landscape
Continue your geographic exploration of Tatra National Park with detailed maps of its glacial valleys, alpine meadows, and granite mountain ridges. Use MoriAtlas to trace the protected boundaries and examine the unique high-mountain terrain of this landmark wilderness in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
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