National parks near Bartholomä, Baden-Wurttemberg
Bartholomä sits inside the Aalen area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Aalen for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Bartholomä, Baden-Wurttemberg — 132 km (81.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 23 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest makes a full day trip — leave early. Hunsrück-Hochwald, Bavarian Forest, Stelvio, Berchtesgaden, Hainich, Kellerwald-Edersee, Val Grande, Eifel, and Dolomiti Bellunesi are better with a night booked nearby.
Bartholomä has a population of about 2,189.
National parks near Bartholomä
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 132 km (81.9 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 251 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 322 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
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 Bartholomä 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Forest → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Bavarian Forest → Berchtesgaden | 160 km (99.3 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Stelvio → Berchtesgaden | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min |
| Black Forest → Stelvio | 287 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Bartholomä
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.
Other towns in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
- Stuttgart
- Heilbronn
- Aalen
- Schwäbisch Gmünd
- Göppingen
- Heidenheim an der Brenz
- Schorndorf
- Kirchheim unter Teck
- Backnang
- Schwäbisch Hall
- Crailsheim
- Herrenberg
- Geislingen an der Steige
- Ellwangen
- Wertheim
- Bad Mergentheim
- Eislingen
- Giengen an der Brenz
- Lauda-Königshofen
- Künzelsau
- Tauberbischofsheim
- Weikersheim
- Esslingen
- Ludwigsburg
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bartholomä?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 132 km (81.9 mi) from Bartholomä, roughly 2 hr 23 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Bartholomä?
Yes — Black Forest National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Bartholomä?
10 parks are within reach of Bartholomä, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Bartholomä?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.