National parks near Wertheim, Baden-Wurttemberg
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is the closest national park to Wertheim, Baden-Wurttemberg — 161 km (100 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 49 min behind the wheel.
Kellerwald-Edersee, Hainich, Black Forest, and Hunsrück-Hochwald make a full day trip — leave early. Harz, Eifel, Bavarian Forest, Berchtesgaden, Saxon Switzerland, and Stelvio are better with a night booked nearby.
Wertheim has a population of about 24,869.
National parks near Wertheim
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 161 km (100 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 161 km (100 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Harz National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 239 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 295 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 354 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 357 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 371 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Kellerwald-Edersee 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 Wertheim 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 → Harz | 78.7 km (48.9 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hainich | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Harz | 131 km (81.5 mi) | 2 hr 23 min |
| Black Forest → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Wertheim
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
- Bad Mergentheim
- Eislingen
- Giengen an der Brenz
- Lauda-Königshofen
- Künzelsau
- Tauberbischofsheim
- Weikersheim
- Esslingen
- Ludwigsburg
- Sindelfingen
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wertheim?
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. It is about 161 km (100 mi) from Wertheim, roughly 2 hr 49 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Wertheim?
Yes — Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hainich National Park, Black Forest National Park, and Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Wertheim?
10 parks are within reach of Wertheim, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Wertheim?
For Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.