National parks near Kettershausen, Bavaria
Kettershausen sits inside the Memmingen area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Memmingen for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Kettershausen, Bavaria — 157 km (97.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 45 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest makes a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Berchtesgaden, Bavarian Forest, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Val Grande, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Hainich, Triglav, and Kellerwald-Edersee are better with a night booked nearby.
Kettershausen has a population of about 1,753.
National parks near Kettershausen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 157 km (97.3 mi) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 263 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 274 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 286 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 322 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 336 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 344 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 Kettershausen 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 |
| Stelvio → Berchtesgaden | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min |
Planning a trip from Kettershausen
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 Kettershausen?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 157 km (97.3 mi) from Kettershausen, roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Kettershausen?
Yes — Black Forest National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Kettershausen?
10 parks are within reach of Kettershausen, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Kettershausen?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.