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National parks near Wolfertschwenden, Bavaria

Wolfertschwenden 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 Wolfertschwenden, Bavaria — 156 km (97.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 45 min behind the wheel.

Stelvio and Black Forest make a full day trip — leave early. Berchtesgaden, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Val Grande, Bavarian Forest, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Triglav, Gran Paradiso, and Hainich are better with a night booked nearby.

Wolfertschwenden has a population of about 1,852.

National parks near Wolfertschwenden

Parks ranked by distance from Wolfertschwenden
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Stelvio National Park156 km (97.2 mi)2 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Black Forest National Park168 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
Berchtesgaden National Park206 km (128 mi)3 hr 29 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park236 km (147 mi)3 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Val Grande National Park247 km (153 mi)4 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Bavarian Forest National Park260 km (161 mi)4 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park307 km (191 mi)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Triglav National Park318 km (198 mi)5 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Gran Paradiso National Park349 km (217 mi)5 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Hainich National Park355 km (220 mi)5 hr 40 minBest 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.

Month-by-month detail for Stelvio National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Wolfertschwenden are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Wolfertschwenden
PairApartEstimated drive
Stelvio → Dolomiti Bellunesi122 km (75.5 mi)2 hr 14 min
Stelvio → Val Grande169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 min
Berchtesgaden → Dolomiti Bellunesi171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 min
Stelvio → Berchtesgaden218 km (135 mi)3 hr 39 min

Planning a trip from Wolfertschwenden

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.

Read the Stelvio National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Wolfertschwenden?

Stelvio National Park. It is about 156 km (97.2 mi) from Wolfertschwenden, roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Wolfertschwenden?

Yes — Stelvio National Park and Black Forest National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Wolfertschwenden?

10 parks are within reach of Wolfertschwenden, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Wolfertschwenden?

For Stelvio National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.