Some figures about Alpine Protected Areas

In 2010 following large protected areas (over 100 ha) were identified in the Alpine area:

14 National parks

74 Regional/Nature parks

299 Nature reserves

11 Biosphere reserves

4 UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites

2 Geological reserves

In total: 400 protected areas (among the most important categories).

Learn more about the different categories of protection.

But there are also about 600 “special protections” listed (landscape protection, quiet areas, sites classes, etc.), which are often overlapping existing protected areas.

To date, all in all more than 1000 large alpine protected areas are listed. They cover about 25% of the Alpine space (Alpine Convention area).

Statement : October 2010.

Source : " S.I.G. ALPARC 2010"

This list does not claim to be exhaustive. It is updated annually by the team. All additional information and updates are welcome.