National parks near Ellwangen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Ellwangen, Baden-Wurttemberg — 147 km (91.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 37 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest makes a full day trip — leave early. Hunsrück-Hochwald, Hainich, Bavarian Forest, Kellerwald-Edersee, Berchtesgaden, Stelvio, Harz, Eifel, and Dolomiti Bellunesi are better with a night booked nearby.
Ellwangen has a population of about 25,001.
National parks near Ellwangen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 147 km (91.6 mi) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 258 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 263 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 276 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 322 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 344 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 31 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 Ellwangen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hainich → Kellerwald-Edersee | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Black Forest → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald → Kellerwald-Edersee | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald → Hainich | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 36 min |
Planning a trip from Ellwangen
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
- Wertheim
- Bad Mergentheim
- Eislingen
- Giengen an der Brenz
- Lauda-Königshofen
- Künzelsau
- Tauberbischofsheim
- Weikersheim
- Esslingen
- Ludwigsburg
- Sindelfingen
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ellwangen?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 147 km (91.6 mi) from Ellwangen, roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ellwangen?
Yes — Black Forest National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ellwangen?
10 parks are within reach of Ellwangen, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ellwangen?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.