National parks near Scherstetten, Bavaria
Scherstetten sits inside the Augsburg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Augsburg for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Scherstetten, Bavaria — 183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 9 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest, Stelvio, Berchtesgaden, Bavarian Forest, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Val Grande, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Triglav, Hainich, and Kellerwald-Edersee are better with a night booked nearby.
Scherstetten has a population of about 1,008.
National parks near Scherstetten
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 187 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 221 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 250 km (155 mi) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 289 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 309 km (192 mi) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 313 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 353 km (219 mi) | 5 hr 38 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 Scherstetten 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 Scherstetten
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 Scherstetten?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 183 km (114 mi) from Scherstetten, roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Scherstetten?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Scherstetten?
10 parks are within reach of Scherstetten, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Scherstetten?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.