Muránska planina National Park (Slovak: Národný park Muránska planina) is one of the youngest national parks in Slovakia. The core area measures 21,318 ha and the protective belt 21,698 ha. It includes 14 smaller protected territories. The headquarters are located in Revúca.[1]
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The area of the current Muránska Planina National Park was first protected in 1976 as a protected scenic area. This status was changed in October 1997 to that of a national park. The park was officially opened on 27 May 1998.[1]
Location
Muránska Planina national park is situated on the border between Central and Eastern Slovakia far from the country´s borders between the Horehronie region in the north and the Gemer region in the south. The area stretches from the Klenovská Rimava valley in the west to the Javorinka saddle and the village of Červená Skala in the east. The national park is spread out over 3 districts in the Banská Bystrica Region, namely the district of Brezno in the north, Rimavská Sobota in the south and Revúca in the south-east. The cadastral territories of the town of Tisovec and eight villages are located within the borders of the national park and its buffer zone.[1] It protects the area of Muránska planina (Muráň Plateau), which is geologically part of the Slovenské rudohorie mountain range.[2]
Geology
The geology of the Muránska planina dates back to the Mesozoic era. During this time a huge block of dolomite and limestone moved to the location of the current national park and formed a nappe. Because of this phenomenon the core of the national park still consists of a limestone and dolomiteplateau with karst formations. Over the course of millions of years water carved deep furrows and valleys that gradually acquired a wild character. Steep rocky ravines are located mainly on the northwestern and southeastern edges of the area. In contrasts, the surface of the plateau itself is relatively flat and is located between 900 m and 1400 m. Because of the well-developed karst, the plateau is dotted with numerous abysses, caves, sinkholes, karrens and springs.[1]
The relief of the Muránska planina national park is very rugged and in many places rocky. The central territory is formed by the massif of the Muránska planina mountains that is part of the Spišsko-gemerský kras.[1] The overall length of the karst landscape from the settlement of Červená Skala (part of Šumiac) to the town of Tisovec is about 25 km.
The lowest situated site in the national park is located close to the village of Muráň at an altitude of 400m AMSL. The highest point is Fabova hoľa at 1,439 m AMSL, however, a higher peak, Stolica at 1,476 m is located in the buffer zone. Stolica is also the highest peak of the Slovak Ore Mountains.[3]
There are more than 150 notable caves, which are inaccessible to the public.
Flora
Flora in the National Park is notable for its biodiversity and species richness and includes 35 endemic and sub-endemic species, for example, . Forests cover about 90% of the area.
Tourism
Tourist attractions include 300 km of marked hiking trails and two educational trails. The best access to the park is through the surrounding villages and settlements, for example Muráň and Závadka nad Hronom. On a rock in the middle of the range stands the Muráň castle.[1]
Protected areas
The national park compromises 10 national nature reserves, 1 national natural monument, 1 natural monument, 7 nature preserves, 1 special protection area and 1 site of community importance:[1]
^ abcdefgLacika, Ján; Ondrejka, Kliment (2009). Kollár, Daniel (ed.). National Parks. Bratislava: DAJAMA. pp. 76–85. ISBN978-80-89226-28-3.
^Lucinda Mallows, Lucy Mallows (2007). Slovakia: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 6. ISBN978-1-84162-188-3.
^Vološčuk, Ivan (1999). The National Parks and Biosphere Reserves in Carpathians: The Last Nature Paradise. Tatranská Lomnica: ACANAP. pp. 109–114.
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Muranska planina National Park Slovak Narodny park Muranska planina is one of the youngest national parks in Slovakia The core area measures 21 318 ha and the protective belt 21 698 ha It includes 14 smaller protected territories The headquarters are located in Revuca 1 Muranska planina National ParkNarodny park Muranska planinaIUCN category II national park View from Kľak 1409m AMSL LocationCentral SlovakiaNearest cityTisovecCoordinates48 47 11 N 20 01 47 E 48 78639 N 20 02972 E 48 78639 20 02972 Coordinates 48 47 11 N 20 01 47 E 48 78639 N 20 02972 E 48 78639 20 02972Area213 18 km EstablishedDeclared in October 1997 and opened on 27 May 1998Governing bodySprava Narodneho parku Muranska planina Muranska Planina National Park Administration in Revuca Contents 1 History 2 Location 3 Geology 4 Flora 5 Tourism 6 Protected areas 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksHistory EditThe area of the current Muranska Planina National Park was first protected in 1976 as a protected scenic area This status was changed in October 1997 to that of a national park The park was officially opened on 27 May 1998 1 Location EditMuranska Planina national park is situated on the border between Central and Eastern Slovakia far from the country s borders between the Horehronie region in the north and the Gemer region in the south The area stretches from the Klenovska Rimava valley in the west to the Javorinka saddle and the village of Cervena Skala in the east The national park is spread out over 3 districts in the Banska Bystrica Region namely the district of Brezno in the north Rimavska Sobota in the south and Revuca in the south east The cadastral territories of the town of Tisovec and eight villages are located within the borders of the national park and its buffer zone 1 It protects the area of Muranska planina Muran Plateau which is geologically part of the Slovenske rudohorie mountain range 2 Geology EditThe geology of the Muranska planina dates back to the Mesozoic era During this time a huge block of dolomite and limestone moved to the location of the current national park and formed a nappe Because of this phenomenon the core of the national park still consists of a limestone and dolomite plateau with karst formations Over the course of millions of years water carved deep furrows and valleys that gradually acquired a wild character Steep rocky ravines are located mainly on the northwestern and southeastern edges of the area In contrasts the surface of the plateau itself is relatively flat and is located between 900 m and 1400 m Because of the well developed karst the plateau is dotted with numerous abysses caves sinkholes karrens and springs 1 The relief of the Muranska planina national park is very rugged and in many places rocky The central territory is formed by the massif of the Muranska planina mountains that is part of the Spissko gemersky kras 1 The overall length of the karst landscape from the settlement of Cervena Skala part of Sumiac to the town of Tisovec is about 25 km The lowest situated site in the national park is located close to the village of Muran at an altitude of 400m AMSL The highest point is Fabova hoľa at 1 439 m AMSL however a higher peak Stolica at 1 476 m is located in the buffer zone Stolica is also the highest peak of the Slovak Ore Mountains 3 There are more than 150 notable caves which are inaccessible to the public Flora EditFlora in the National Park is notable for its biodiversity and species richness and includes 35 endemic and sub endemic species for example Daphne arbuscula Forests cover about 90 of the area Tourism EditTourist attractions include 300 km of marked hiking trails and two educational trails The best access to the park is through the surrounding villages and settlements for example Muran and Zavadka nad Hronom On a rock in the middle of the range stands the Muran castle 1 Protected areas EditThe national park compromises 10 national nature reserves 1 national natural monument 1 natural monument 7 nature preserves 1 special protection area and 1 site of community importance 1 National nature preserves Ciganka Hrdzava Javornikova Kaster Mala Stozka Poludnica Sarkanica Siance Veľka Stozka Zlatnica National natural monuments Bobacka Natural Monuments Wesselenyiho jaskyna Nature preserves Certova dolina Fabova hoľa Havrania dolina Masianske skalky Mokra poľana Nad Furmancom Zlatnianske skalky Special protection areas Muranska planina Stolica Sites of community importance Muranska planinaSee also EditProtected areas of SlovakiaReferences Edit a b c d e f g Lacika Jan Ondrejka Kliment 2009 Kollar Daniel ed National Parks Bratislava DAJAMA pp 76 85 ISBN 978 80 89226 28 3 Lucinda Mallows Lucy Mallows 2007 Slovakia The Bradt Travel Guide Bradt Travel Guides p 6 ISBN 978 1 84162 188 3 Voloscuk Ivan 1999 The National Parks and Biosphere Reserves in Carpathians The Last Nature Paradise Tatranska Lomnica ACANAP pp 109 114 External links EditMuranska planina National Park 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