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National parks near Wallersdorf, Bavaria

Wallersdorf sits inside the Straubing area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Straubing for the full write-up.

Bavarian Forest National Park is the closest national park to Wallersdorf, Bavaria — 53.8 km (33.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 10 min behind the wheel.

Bavarian Forest and Berchtesgaden make a full day trip — leave early. Saxon Switzerland, Triglav, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, Hainich, Black Forest, and Harz are better with a night booked nearby.

Wallersdorf has a population of about 6,702.

National parks near Wallersdorf

Parks ranked by distance from Wallersdorf
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Bavarian Forest National Park53.8 km (33.4 mi)1 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Berchtesgaden National Park133 km (82.8 mi)2 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Saxon Switzerland National Park264 km (164 mi)4 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Triglav National Park275 km (171 mi)4 hr 29 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park292 km (182 mi)4 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Stelvio National Park298 km (185 mi)4 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Hainich National Park308 km (191 mi)4 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Black Forest National Park333 km (207 mi)5 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Harz National Park371 km (230 mi)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park381 km (237 mi)6 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Bavarian 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.

Month-by-month detail for Bavarian Forest National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Wallersdorf are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Wallersdorf
PairApartEstimated drive
Triglav → Dolomiti Bellunesi140 km (86.8 mi)2 hr 30 min
Berchtesgaden → Triglav146 km (90.5 mi)2 hr 36 min
Bavarian Forest → Berchtesgaden160 km (99.3 mi)2 hr 48 min
Berchtesgaden → Dolomiti Bellunesi171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 min

Planning a trip from Wallersdorf

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.

Read the Bavarian Forest National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Wallersdorf?

Bavarian Forest National Park. It is about 53.8 km (33.4 mi) from Wallersdorf, roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Wallersdorf?

Yes — Bavarian Forest National Park and Berchtesgaden National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Wallersdorf?

10 parks are within reach of Wallersdorf, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Wallersdorf?

For Bavarian Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.