National parks near Augsburg, Bavaria
Berchtesgaden National Park is the closest national park to Augsburg, Bavaria — 180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 6 min behind the wheel.
Berchtesgaden, Bavarian Forest, Black Forest, Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Hainich, Triglav, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Val Grande, and Kellerwald-Edersee are better with a night booked nearby.
Augsburg has a population of about 301,105.
National parks near Augsburg
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 180 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 195 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 198 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 210 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 262 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 303 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 313 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 314 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 318 km (197 mi) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 340 km (211 mi) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Berchtesgaden 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 Augsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stelvio → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Bavarian Forest | 160 km (99.3 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Stelvio | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min |
Planning a trip from Augsburg
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 Augsburg?
Berchtesgaden National Park. It is about 180 km (112 mi) from Augsburg, roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Augsburg?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Augsburg?
10 parks are within reach of Augsburg, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Augsburg?
For Berchtesgaden National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.