National parks near Wald, Bavaria
Wald sits inside the Memmingen area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Memmingen for the full write-up.
Stelvio National Park is the closest national park to Wald, Bavaria — 165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 52 min behind the wheel.
Stelvio and Black Forest make a full day trip — leave early. Berchtesgaden, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Bavarian Forest, Val Grande, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Triglav, Hainich, and Gran Paradiso are better with a night booked nearby.
Wald has a population of about 1,021.
National parks near Wald
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio National Park | 165 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 242 km (150 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 256 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 303 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 321 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 346 km (215 mi) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 357 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 42 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 Wald 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 Wald
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 Wald?
Stelvio National Park. It is about 165 km (102 mi) from Wald, roughly 2 hr 52 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Wald?
Yes — Stelvio National Park and Black Forest National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Wald?
10 parks are within reach of Wald, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Wald?
For Stelvio National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.