National Park · Germany
Bavarian Forest National Park
Bavarian Forest National Park is a national park in Germany, covering 59,841 acres (24,217 ha), established in 1970.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Germany |
| Area | 59,841 acres (24,217 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Highest point | Großer Rachel — 1,453 m (4,767 ft) |
| Coordinates | 48.9667° N, 13.3833° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bavarian Forest National Park
The Bavarian Forest National Park (German: Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald) is a national park in the Eastern Bavarian Forest immediately on Germany's border with the Czech Republic. It was founded on 7 October 1970 as the first national park in Germany. Since its expansion on 1 August 1997 it has covered an area of 24,250 hectares. Together with the neighbouring Czech Bohemian Forest the Bavarian Forest forms the largest contiguous area of forest in Central Europe.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL) · České Budějovice, Czech Republic · 47.4 miles away
- Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ) · Linz, Austria · 62.5 miles away
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) · Salzburg, Austria · 82.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bavarian Forest National Park?
Bavarian Forest National Park is in Germany (48.9667° N, 13.3833° E).
When was Bavarian Forest National Park established?
Bavarian Forest National Park was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bavarian Forest National Park?
Bavarian Forest National Park covers 59,841 acres (24,217 ha).
What is the highest point in Bavarian Forest National Park?
The highest point is Großer Rachel, at 1,453 metres (4,767 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q704124 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_Forest_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).