National parks near Wallhausen, Baden-Wurttemberg
Wallhausen sits inside the Crailsheim area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Crailsheim for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Wallhausen, Baden-Wurttemberg — 153 km (95.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 42 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest makes a full day trip — leave early. Hainich, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Kellerwald-Edersee, Bavarian Forest, Berchtesgaden, Harz, Eifel, Stelvio, and Saxon Switzerland are better with a night booked nearby.
Wallhausen has a population of about 3,630.
National parks near Wallhausen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 153 km (95.3 mi) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 210 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 221 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 231 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 284 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 288 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 303 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 304 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 351 km (218 mi) | 5 hr 37 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 Wallhausen 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 |
| Hainich → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 36 min |
Planning a trip from Wallhausen
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 Wallhausen?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 153 km (95.3 mi) from Wallhausen, roughly 2 hr 42 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Wallhausen?
Yes — Black Forest National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Wallhausen?
10 parks are within reach of Wallhausen, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Wallhausen?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.