National Park · Austria

Hohe Tauern National Park

Hohe Tauern National Park is a national park in Austria, covering 458,627 acres (185,600 ha), established in 1981.

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National Park · Austria

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Park facts

Park typeNational Park
LocationAustria
Area458,627 acres (185,600 ha)
Established1981
Highest pointGrossglockner — 3,798 m (12,461 ft)
Coordinates47.1356° N, 12.3253° E

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About Hohe Tauern National Park

Hohe Tauern National Park (German: Nationalpark Hohe Tauern) is a national park in Austria. It stretches for 100 kilometres (62 mi) along the Hohe Tauern mountain range and is owned by the Austrian Alpine Club. With an area of about 1,834 square kilometres (708 sq mi), it is by far the largest of Austria's seven national parks as well as the largest nature reserve in the Alps.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hohe Tauern National Park?

Hohe Tauern National Park is in Austria (47.1356° N, 12.3253° E).

When was Hohe Tauern National Park established?

Hohe Tauern National Park was established in 1981, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Hohe Tauern National Park?

Hohe Tauern National Park covers 458,627 acres (185,600 ha).

What is the highest point in Hohe Tauern National Park?

The highest point is Grossglockner, at 3,798 metres (12,461 ft).

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