National Park · Germany
Harz National Park
Harz National Park is a national park in Germany, covering 61,114 acres (24,732 ha), established in 1990.
National Park · Germany
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Germany |
| Area | 61,114 acres (24,732 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Highest point | Brocken — 1,141 m (3,742 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51.7833° N, 10.5667° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Harz National Park
Harz National Park is a protected area in the German federal states of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. It comprises portions of the western Harz mountain range, extending from Herzberg and Bad Lauterberg at the southern edge to Bad Harzburg and Ilsenburg on the northern slopes. 95% of the area is covered with forests, mainly with spruce and beech woods, including several bogs, granite rocks and creeks. The park is part of the Natura 2000 network of the European Union.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Kassel Airport (KSF) · Calden, Germany · 56.4 miles away
- Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) · Erfurt, Germany · 58.2 miles away
- Hannover Airport (HAJ) · Hannover, Germany · 59.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Harz National Park?
Harz National Park is in Germany (51.7833° N, 10.5667° E).
When was Harz National Park established?
Harz National Park was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Harz National Park?
Harz National Park covers 61,114 acres (24,732 ha).
What is the highest point in Harz National Park?
The highest point is Brocken, at 1,141 metres (3,742 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q702540 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harz_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).