National parks near Kempten (Allgäu), Bavaria
Stelvio National Park is the closest national park to Kempten (Allgäu), Bavaria — 138 km (85.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 28 min behind the wheel.
Stelvio makes a full day trip — leave early. Black Forest, Berchtesgaden, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Val Grande, Bavarian Forest, Triglav, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Gran Paradiso, and Hainich are better with a night booked nearby.
Kempten (Allgäu) has a population of about 61,399.
National parks near Kempten (Allgäu)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio National Park | 138 km (85.5 mi) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 180 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 201 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 234 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 266 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 306 km (190 mi) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 322 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 338 km (210 mi) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 373 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 56 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 Kempten (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 Kempten (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 Kempten (Allgäu)?
Stelvio National Park. It is about 138 km (85.5 mi) from Kempten (Allgäu), roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Kempten (Allgäu)?
Yes — Stelvio National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Kempten (Allgäu)?
10 parks are within reach of Kempten (Allgäu), 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Kempten (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.