National parks near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Oberhausen-Rheinhausen sits inside the Mannheim area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Mannheim for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, Baden-Wurttemberg — 82.6 km (51.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 40 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest and Hunsrück-Hochwald make a full day trip — leave early. Eifel, Kellerwald-Edersee, Hainich, Harz, Stelvio, Val Grande, and Bavarian Forest are better with a night booked nearby.
Oberhausen-Rheinhausen has a population of about 9,420.
National parks near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 82.6 km (51.3 mi) | 1 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 110 km (68.2 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Eifel National Park | 207 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 317 km (197 mi) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 345 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 358 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 360 km (224 mi) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 384 km (239 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Black Forest National Park is generally best June through September, with May and early October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Late autumn through early spring is cold and wet, with limited hut service and short daylight.
Mountain weather turns quickly and marked routes can stay snow-covered well into June.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hainich | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald → Eifel | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Black Forest → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Eifel → Kellerwald-Edersee | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
Planning a trip from Oberhausen-Rheinhausen
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Oberhausen-Rheinhausen?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 82.6 km (51.3 mi) from Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, roughly 1 hr 40 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Oberhausen-Rheinhausen?
Yes — Black Forest National Park and Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen?
10 parks are within reach of Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Oberhausen-Rheinhausen?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.