National parks near Hörgertshausen, Bavaria
Hörgertshausen sits inside the Landshut area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Landshut for the full write-up.
Bavarian Forest National Park is the closest national park to Hörgertshausen, Bavaria — 121 km (75.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Bavarian Forest and Berchtesgaden make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Black Forest, Triglav, Hainich, Saxon Switzerland, Kellerwald-Edersee, and Hunsrück-Hochwald are better with a night booked nearby.
Hörgertshausen has a population of about 1,944.
National parks near Hörgertshausen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 121 km (75.4 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 139 km (86.1 mi) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 267 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 268 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 299 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 312 km (194 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 356 km (221 mi) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 370 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Bavarian 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 Hörgertshausen 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 |
| Bavarian Forest → Berchtesgaden | 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 Hörgertshausen
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.
Other towns in Upper Bavaria
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hörgertshausen?
Bavarian Forest National Park. It is about 121 km (75.4 mi) from Hörgertshausen, roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hörgertshausen?
Yes — Bavarian Forest National Park and Berchtesgaden National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Hörgertshausen?
10 parks are within reach of Hörgertshausen, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hörgertshausen?
For Bavarian Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.