National parks near Gerlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Gerlingen sits inside the Stuttgart area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Stuttgart for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Gerlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg — 67.8 km (42.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 25 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest makes a full day trip — leave early. Hunsrück-Hochwald, Kellerwald-Edersee, Hainich, Eifel, Stelvio, Val Grande, Bavarian Forest, Berchtesgaden, and Harz are better with a night booked nearby.
Gerlingen has a population of about 19,050.
National parks near Gerlingen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 67.8 km (42.2 mi) | 1 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 275 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 309 km (192 mi) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 318 km (197 mi) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 322 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 349 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 35 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 Gerlingen 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 |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Eifel | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
Planning a trip from Gerlingen
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 Gerlingen?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 67.8 km (42.2 mi) from Gerlingen, roughly 1 hr 25 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Gerlingen?
Yes — Black Forest National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Gerlingen?
10 parks are within reach of Gerlingen, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Gerlingen?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.