National parks near Immenstadt im Allgäu, Bavaria
Immenstadt im Allgäu sits inside the Kempten (Allgäu) area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Kempten (Allgäu) for the full write-up.
Stelvio National Park is the closest national park to Immenstadt im Allgäu, Bavaria — 121 km (74.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 13 min behind the wheel.
Stelvio makes a full day trip — leave early. Black Forest, Berchtesgaden, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Val Grande, Bavarian Forest, Triglav, Gran Paradiso, Hunsrück-Hochwald, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano are better with a night booked nearby.
Immenstadt im Allgäu has a population of about 14,431.
National parks near Immenstadt im Allgäu
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio National Park | 121 km (74.9 mi) | 2 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 185 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 208 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 210 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 215 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 305 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 320 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 330 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 363 km (225 mi) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Stelvio National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Immenstadt im Allgäu 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 |
| Stelvio → Val Grande | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min |
| Stelvio → Berchtesgaden | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min |
Planning a trip from Immenstadt im Allgäu
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 Immenstadt im Allgäu?
Stelvio National Park. It is about 121 km (74.9 mi) from Immenstadt im Allgäu, roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Immenstadt im Allgäu?
Yes — Stelvio National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Immenstadt im Allgäu?
10 parks are within reach of Immenstadt im Allgäu, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Immenstadt im Allgäu?
For Stelvio National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.