National parks near Sulzberg, Bavaria
Sulzberg 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 Sulzberg, Bavaria — 130 km (80.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 22 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 Appennino Tosco-Emiliano are better with a night booked nearby.
Sulzberg has a population of about 4,587.
National parks near Sulzberg
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio National Park | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 187 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 198 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 268 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 300 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 329 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 335 km (208 mi) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 374 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 57 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 Sulzberg 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 Sulzberg
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 Sulzberg?
Stelvio National Park. It is about 130 km (80.7 mi) from Sulzberg, roughly 2 hr 22 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sulzberg?
Yes — Stelvio National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Sulzberg?
10 parks are within reach of Sulzberg, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sulzberg?
For Stelvio National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.