National parks near Kiefersfelden, Bavaria
Berchtesgaden National Park is the closest national park to Kiefersfelden, Bavaria — 59.6 km (37 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 16 min behind the wheel.
Alpine scenery around the Königssee and Watzmann, with glacial lakes and classic Bavarian high country.
Berchtesgaden National Park and Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Bavarian Forest National Park, Stelvio National Park, Triglav National Park, Risnjak National Park, Black Forest National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Val Grande National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Kiefersfelden has a population of about 6,912.
Berchtesgaden National Park
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
Bavarian Forest National Park
Stelvio National Park
Triglav National Park
Risnjak National Park
Best time to visit Berchtesgaden National Park. Getting to Berchtesgaden National Park.
National parks near Kiefersfelden
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 59.6 km (37 mi) | 1 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 186 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 307 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 313 km (194 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 333 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 390 km (242 mi) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Berchtesgaden 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 Kiefersfelden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Triglav | 140 km (86.8 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Triglav | 146 km (90.5 mi) | 2 hr 36 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Bavarian Forest | 160 km (99.3 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
Planning a trip from Kiefersfelden
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 Kiefersfelden?
Berchtesgaden National Park. It is about 59.6 km (37 mi) from Kiefersfelden, roughly 1 hr 16 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Kiefersfelden?
Yes — Berchtesgaden National Park and Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Kiefersfelden?
10 parks are within reach of Kiefersfelden, and 2 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Kiefersfelden?
For Berchtesgaden National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.