Gesäuse National Park

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Gesäuse National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Gesäuse National Park
Location Styria, Austria
Nearest city Graz
Coordinates 47°36′0″N 14°45′0″E / 47.6, 14.75
Area 110 km²
125 km² planned
Established October 26, 2002

The Gesäuse National Park is a national park in Styria, Austria. It is located west of the bend of the Enns River in Upper Styria, in the municipalities of Admont, Johnsbach, Weng, Hieflau, Landl, and St. Gallen, Styria.

The national park currently covers 110 km², with another 15 km² planned. It was established on October 26, 2002.

The highest mountain is Hochtor at 2,369 m (7,772 ft).

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