National parks near Donauwörth, Bavaria
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Donauwörth, Bavaria — 189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest, Bavarian Forest, Berchtesgaden, Stelvio, Hainich, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Kellerwald-Edersee, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Harz, and Val Grande are better with a night booked nearby.
Donauwörth has a population of about 18,364.
National parks near Donauwörth
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 189 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 194 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 247 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 289 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 341 km (212 mi) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 345 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 31 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 Donauwörth 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 Donauwörth
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 Donauwörth?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 189 km (117 mi) from Donauwörth, roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Donauwörth?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Donauwörth?
10 parks are within reach of Donauwörth, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Donauwörth?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.