National parks near Buttenwiesen, Bavaria
Buttenwiesen sits inside the Augsburg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Augsburg for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Buttenwiesen, Bavaria — 184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 9 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest, Bavarian Forest, Berchtesgaden, Stelvio, Hainich, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Kellerwald-Edersee, Val Grande, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Buttenwiesen has a population of about 5,750.
National parks near Buttenwiesen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 201 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 205 km (127 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 234 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 276 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 311 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 331 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 341 km (212 mi) | 5 hr 27 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 Buttenwiesen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Forest → Berchtesgaden | 160 km (99.3 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Stelvio | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min |
| Black Forest → Stelvio | 287 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 41 min |
| Bavarian Forest → Hainich | 316 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 6 min |
Planning a trip from Buttenwiesen
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 Buttenwiesen?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 184 km (114 mi) from Buttenwiesen, roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Buttenwiesen?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Buttenwiesen?
10 parks are within reach of Buttenwiesen, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Buttenwiesen?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.