National parks near Pfofeld, Bavaria
Pfofeld sits inside the Nuremberg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Nuremberg for the full write-up.
Bavarian Forest National Park is the closest national park to Pfofeld, Bavaria — 188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 13 min behind the wheel.
Bavarian Forest, Black Forest, Hainich, Berchtesgaden, Kellerwald-Edersee, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Stelvio, Harz, Saxon Switzerland, and Dolomiti Bellunesi are better with a night booked nearby.
Pfofeld has a population of about 1,441.
National parks near Pfofeld
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 201 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 221 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 291 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 298 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 314 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 341 km (212 mi) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Pfofeld 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 |
| Bavarian Forest → Berchtesgaden | 160 km (99.3 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Black Forest → Kellerwald-Edersee | 297 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 49 min |
| Bavarian Forest → Hainich | 316 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 6 min |
Planning a trip from Pfofeld
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pfofeld?
Bavarian Forest National Park. It is about 188 km (117 mi) from Pfofeld, roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Pfofeld?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Pfofeld?
10 parks are within reach of Pfofeld, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Pfofeld?
For Bavarian Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.