National parks near Kissing, Bavaria
Kissing sits inside the Augsburg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Augsburg for the full write-up.
Berchtesgaden National Park is the closest national park to Kissing, Bavaria — 172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 58 min behind the wheel.
Berchtesgaden makes a full day trip — leave early. Bavarian Forest, Stelvio, Black Forest, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Triglav, Hainich, Val Grande, Hunsrück-Hochwald, and Kellerwald-Edersee are better with a night booked nearby.
Kissing has a population of about 11,150.
National parks near Kissing
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 193 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 205 km (127 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 304 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 311 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 322 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 349 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Berchtesgaden 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 Kissing 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 |
| Berchtesgaden → Stelvio | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min |
Planning a trip from Kissing
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 Kissing?
Berchtesgaden National Park. It is about 172 km (107 mi) from Kissing, roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Kissing?
Yes — Berchtesgaden National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Kissing?
10 parks are within reach of Kissing, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Kissing?
For Berchtesgaden National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.