National parks near Grafenau, Baden-Wurttemberg
Grafenau 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 Grafenau, Baden-Wurttemberg — 54 km (33.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 10 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest and Hunsrück-Hochwald make a full day trip — leave early. Kellerwald-Edersee, Eifel, Stelvio, Hainich, Val Grande, Berchtesgaden, Bavarian Forest, and Harz are better with a night booked nearby.
Grafenau has a population of about 6,425.
National parks near Grafenau
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 54 km (33.6 mi) | 1 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 273 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 274 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 275 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 285 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 298 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 330 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 362 km (225 mi) | 5 hr 46 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 Grafenau 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald → Kellerwald-Edersee | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Grafenau
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 Grafenau?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 54 km (33.6 mi) from Grafenau, roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Grafenau?
Yes — Black Forest National Park and Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Grafenau?
10 parks are within reach of Grafenau, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Grafenau?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.