Šumava National Park, National park in Plzeňský kraj, Czech Republic
The national park contains extensive mountain spruce forests, glacial lakes, and peat bogs across 69,030 hectares of protected mountainous terrain.
The Czech government established Šumava National Park in March 1991 to safeguard the natural ecosystems and biodiversity of the Bohemian Forest region.
The park forms part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and connects with Germany's Bavarian Forest National Park to create Central Europe's largest forested area.
Visitors can explore marked hiking trails, attend guided tours at information centers, and participate in educational programs about local flora and fauna.
The park shelters rare species including Eurasian lynx, capercaillie, and endemic insects that exclusively inhabit the local peat bogs.
Location: Klatovy District
Location: Prachatice District
Location: Český Krumlov District
Inception: March 20, 1991
Elevation above the sea: 1,378 m
Website: http://npsumava.cz/cz
GPS coordinates: 49.06064,13.48248
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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