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Structured landscape analysis including recorded boundary dimensions and natural features
Detailed Geographic and Cartographic Profile of Thayatal National Park, Austria
This geographic profile covers the protected landscape of Thayatal National Park, located within the border regions of Austria. It details the 13.3 square kilometer recorded boundary, mountain terrain, and specific natural features including cliffs, streams, and forest habitats.
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National ParksBreakthrough ValleysRiver EcosystemsDeciduous ForestsTransboundary Protected Areas
Austria's smallest national park protecting a scenic breakthrough valley on the Czech border
Thayatal National Park
Thayatal National Park is Austria's smallest national park, encompassing 13.3 square kilometers of protected landscape in Lower Austria along the border with the Czech Republic. The park centers on the dramatic Thaya River valley, one of Austria's most beautiful breakthrough valleys, where the river has carved a deep gorge through gneiss terrain. Established in 2000, the park forms a transboundary conservation unit with the adjacent Czech Podyjí National Park, allowing visitors to cross between the two countries via the Thaya bridge at Hardegg. The park's exceptional ecological significance stems from its position at the climatic boundary between the humid plateau climate of the Waldviertel and the continental Pannonian climate of the Weinviertel, creating a remarkable diversity of habitats within a relatively small area.
- Location
- Austria
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 2000
- Area
- 13.3 km²
Location overview
Regional geography and transboundary status in Lower Austria
Geographic Overview of Thayatal National Park in Lower Austria
Thayatal National Park is situated in the region of Lower Austria within the country of Austria. Its recorded geographic profile establishes the park as a transboundary protected area.
- Countries
- Austria
- Regions
- Lower Austria
- Primary location
- Austria
- Geographic setting
- Transboundary · Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive protected boundary geometry and derived spatial measurements
Thayatal National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park geometry establishes clear spatial context for the protected area and its perimeter span. Accompanying boundary facts detail recorded area metrics and geographic limits without implying legal survey precision.
- Boundary area
- 13.9 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 54 km
- Northernmost point
- 48.8776° N
- Southernmost point
- 48.8114° N
- Easternmost point
- 15.9599° E
- Westernmost point
- 15.8239° E
- Geographic centre
- 48.8417° N, 15.8807° E
- North–south span
- 7.4 km
- East–west span
- 10 km
Terrain and natural features
Mountain classification and recorded physical landforms
Thayatal National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features
Stored mountain classifications define the regional terrain structure across Thayatal National Park. Linked feature cards supply names, types, and spatial relationships for recorded natural formations.
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Hermenegild
Streams
Kühtalgraben
Cliffs
Schwalbenfelsen
Peaks
Binderberg
448 m
Streams
Kajabach
Environmental setting
Temperate broadleaf forest, riverine valley relief, and major water systems
Thayatal National Park Environmental Setting and Landscape Classifications
Stored landscape features, temperate climate zones, and broadleaf forest classifications provide interpretive categories for the physical setting. Recorded attributes connect directly to relevant atlas destinations across the protected terrain.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Forest · Rivers · Cliffs
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Riverine habitat · Wetland · Grassland
Park atlas
Explore the regional geography and connected protected landscapes surrounding Thayatal National Park for deeper park comparison.
National Parks and Protected Areas Near Thayatal National Park: Expand Your Discovery
Browse a curated list of national parks and protected areas located in the vicinity of Thayatal National Park, including the neighboring Czech Podyjí National Park and other Central European conservation landscapes. This geographic overview allows users to compare different park characteristics, regional ecosystems, and transboundary protected areas, deepening their understanding of Central European park geography.
National parkSouth Moravian Region
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest
East
Podyjí National Park: Explore Czech Republic's Intact River Canyon Ecosystem
Mapped Boundaries and Protected Landscape of South Moravia
Podyjí National Park, situated in the South Moravian Region, offers a profound look into one of Central Europe's most ecologically preserved river valleys. This national park is defined by its dramatic 220-meter deep Dyje River canyon, featuring rocky cliffs, stone seas, and a rich mosaic of forest and steppe habitats. MoriAtlas provides structured geographic information to analyze its unique landscape context, biodiversity, and role as a protected natural area within the Czech atlas.
- Area
- 63 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Upland
Natural monumentSouth Moravian Region
About 18 km away#2 closest
Northeast
Mikulovické jezero Natural Monument: Geographic Boundaries and Wetland Atlas
A rare upland basin in the South Moravian Region
Mikulovické jezero represents a significant natural monument in the South Moravian Region. This unique upland basin, formed in a plateau depression, serves as a crucial refuge for specialized wetland species and rare halophilic vegetation. Explore the geographic footprint of this precipitation fed lake and its surrounding habitat structures within the Znojmo District.
- Area
- 0.027 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Nature reserveJihomoravský kraj
About 33 km away#3 closest
Northeast
Velký kopec Nature Reserve: A Detailed Map and Geography Overview for South Moravia
Protected dry grasslands and landscape terrain in Jihomoravský kraj
Velký kopec is a protected nature reserve in the Znojmo district, characterized by its rounded hill profile and rich acidophilous dry grassland habitat. This geographic overview highlights the site's role as a biodiversity refuge, its metamorphic geology, and the ongoing conservation efforts that sustain its rare steppe-like flora and butterfly populations within the Jevišovice hills.
- Area
- 0.259 km²
- Established
- 2023
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Upland
Natural monumentJihočeský kraj
About 40 km away#4 closest
Northwest
Slavonické rybníky Protected Area: Geography and Wetland Habitat in South Bohemia
Analysis of pond-margin ecosystems and regional borderland terrain
Located near the historic town of Slavonice, Slavonické rybníky encompasses two interconnected fishpond systems that support fragile shoreline vegetation. This nature monument highlights the conservation of traditional Bohemian aquatic habitats and their importance for localized invertebrate populations within the larger mosaic of the Česká Kanada landscape.
- Area
- 0.1 km²
- Established
- 1995
- IUCN
- III
- Water
- Major water bodies
Natural monumentKraj Vysočina
About 45 km away#5 closest
North
Na Kopaninách Natural Monument and Protected Meadow Geography in the Vysočina Region
A vital habitat for rare Bohemian-Moravian grassland flora.
Situated at an elevation of 550 to 570 meters, Na Kopaninách represents a critical fragment of traditional rural landscape. The area consists of a small mosaic of hay meadows and communal pasture, playing a central role in national rescue programs for rare gentian populations. Its north-facing terrain and nutrient-poor soils support a specialized botanical community that highlights the importance of small-scale habitat protection.
- Area
- 0.01 km²
- Established
- 1986
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Natural monumentKraj Vysočina
About 46 km away#6 closest
North
Urbánkův palouk Natural Monument: Protected Highland Landscape and Meadow Geography
Preserved peat meadow terrain in the Czech Republic.
Urbánkův palouk serves as a critical natural monument in Kraj Vysočina, protecting a rare fragment of wet and peat-influenced meadow habitat. Positioned on a highland plateau at 622 meters, this site functions as an ecologically dense refuge for threatened plant species within the traditional Czech-Moravian Highland landscape.
- Area
- 0.01 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Lowland
Nature reserveJihomoravský kraj
About 47 km away#7 closest
Northeast
Rybičková skála Nature Reserve: Paleontological and Geological Landscape in Jihomoravský kraj
A preserved Permian fossil site in the Boskovice Furrow
Rybičková skála acts as a vital reference point for Permian sedimentary studies in central Europe. The site features a 40 meter cliff exposing mudstones and siltstones rich in fish fossils. Framed by mixed oak-hornbeam forests and rural Moravian farmland, this compact reserve represents a convergence of deep geological time and traditional landscape character.
- Area
- 0.001 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- III
- Relief
- Upland
Protected landscapeJihočeský kraj
About 50 km away#8 closest
Northwest
Přírodní park Česká Kanada: Protected Landscape and Bohemian Highland Geography
A diverse mosaic of boulder fields, peat bogs, and forest terrain.
Discover the rugged beauty of Přírodní park Česká Kanada, where geological history meets a rewilded border landscape. This protected area in Jihočeský kraj is defined by massive granite formations, dense beech forests, and an intricate network of wetlands and ponds, providing a significant sanctuary within the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.
- Area
- 283 km²
- Established
- 1994
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Temperate
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Continue Exploring Thayatal National Park's Mapped Geography and Protected Landscape
Deepen your understanding of Thayatal National Park by exploring its specific geographic features and protected landscape context. This page serves as a gateway to comprehending the park's unique breakthrough valley terrain, its mapped boundaries, and its significance as a transboundary natural area within the broader atlas of European protected lands.
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