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Nationalpark Kalkalpen, National Park

Nationalpark Kalkalpen

National Park

Austria Oberösterreich, Steiermark Kirchdorf an der Krems, Steyr Land, Liezen

km²: 208.4697

IUCN: II

DtP a7633565-91e1-4226-a2bd-60720c4641f5

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WIKIDATA Q686047
WDPA 145483
outdooractive 16519540

https://www.kalkalpen.at

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Kalkalpen National Park Östlicher Sengsengebirgsgrat © Sieghartsleitner The Sengsengebirge is a northern outpost of the Limestone Alps. The ca. 20 km long main ridge reaches its highest point at the Hoher Nock (1,963 m). The name Sengsengebirge can be traced back to the use of the forests as a source of energy for the numerous scythe smithies once located here. Hintergebirge © Mayrhofer The Reichraminger Hintergebirge is one of Austria's largest distinct forest areas - a sea of forest, which has not yet been dissected by public transportation routes and human habitation. Here, you will also find one of the longest intact stream systems of the Eastern Alps. Old shelters and overgrown trails remind us today of how wood was used and harvested in earlier times. Facts & Figures Established: July 25, 1997 Area: 20,850 ha Zoning: 89% nature zone, 11% conservation area Property: 88% federally owned (Austrian Forestry Service), 11% privately owned, and 1% municipal property Internationally recognized: as a national park (IUCN category II) since 1998, Ramsar protected area (wetland of global importance), and Natura 2000 area (European nature reserve) since 2004 Elevation: 385 to 1,963 m (Hohe Nock) Main types of rock: Wetterstein limestone, primary Dolomite

Landscape Classification of Kalkalpen National Park 81% forest 8% mountain pine 6% alpine pastures and Meadows 5% rock and scree Austria´s first World Natural Heritag beech forests The beech forests of the Kalkalpen National Park and the primeval beech forest of the Dürrenstein Wilderness Area represent the beech distribution area of the Alps. Together, the two protected areas bring about 7,120 hectares of beech forests into the World Heritage Site.

Laws and Regulations

OÖ Nationalpark Gesetz Land Oberösterreich Jan. 1, 1996

Agreement pursuant to Article 15a B-VG between the Federal Government and the province of Upper Austria on the establishment and maintenance of Kalkalpen National Park Republik Österreich und Land Oberösterreich Jan. 1, 1997

Ramsar Convention Ramsar Convention Resolution VI.5 Jan. 1, 2004

National Park Kalkalpen Management Act Land Oberösterreich July 21, 1997

European protected area Kalkalpen National Park Land Oberösterreich Jan. 1, 2005

UNESCO World Natural Heritage Beech Forests UNESCO World Heritage Convention Jan. 1, 2017

Rules and Regulations for specific Outdoor Activities

Entering the area

01.Nov- 30.Apr dtp_clock_regular |

3 p.m.-9 a.m. Any avoidable disturbance of wild animals within a radius of 500 m from red deer feeding areas dtp_designatedpathsplaces_forbidden_regular

wet areas

Entering the area is forbidden in/on Designated paths/places from 01. November until 30. April between 3 p.m. and 9 a.m.. Any avoidable disturbance of wild animals within a radius of 500 m from red deer feeding areas.
Entering the area is forbidden in/on Designated paths/places . wet areas.

Dogs without leash

Dogs without leash is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Cycling

Limited time.

Cycling is allowed in/on Designated paths/places . Limited time..

Winter sport

Winter sport is allowed in/on Designated paths/places .

Horse riding

Limited time.

Horse riding is allowed in/on Designated paths/places . Limited time..

Motor vehicle

Motor vehicle is allowed in/on Designated paths/places .

Watercrafts (without motor)

Watercrafts (without motor) is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Watercrafts motorized

Watercrafts motorized is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Water sports with swimming aids

Water sports with swimming aids is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Diving

Diving is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Camping

Only in designated areas (bivouac site). Limited time.

Camping is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Only in designated areas (bivouac site). Limited time..

Camping/Bivouac

Only in designated areas (bivouac site). Limited time.

Camping/Bivouac is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Only in designated areas (bivouac site). Limited time..

Camping (vehicle/trailer)

Camping (vehicle/trailer) is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Air sport (starting and landing)

Only in designated areas according to the Management Plan Act § 16 Departure (Schillereck, Hohen Nock, Kleinerberg) and Overflight Zones.

Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Only in designated areas according to the Management Plan Act § 16 Departure (Schillereck, Hohen Nock, Kleinerberg) and Overflight Zones..

Drones/model planes

Drones/model planes is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Disposing of waste

Disposing of waste is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Fire

Only in designated areas (bivouac areas) in compliance with the currently valid forest fire protection regulations.

Fire is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Only in designated areas (bivouac areas) in compliance with the currently valid forest fire protection regulations..

Cutting or injuring trees

Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Collecting plants

Collecting plants is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Mushroom collecting

Collecting mushrooms is permitted in the management zone (alpine pastures) for personal use.

Mushroom collecting is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory . Collecting mushrooms is permitted in the management zone (alpine pastures) for personal use..

Collecting minerals/fossils

Collecting minerals/fossils is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Feeding animals

Feeding animals is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Fishing

Fishing is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .

Noise (tape recorders, players)

Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden in/on Total area of the territory .