National parks near Memmelsdorf, Bavaria
Memmelsdorf sits inside the Bamberg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Bamberg for the full write-up.
Hainich National Park is the closest national park to Memmelsdorf, Bavaria — 133 km (82.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 24 min behind the wheel.
Hainich makes a full day trip — leave early. Kellerwald-Edersee, Bavarian Forest, Harz, Black Forest, Saxon Switzerland, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Berchtesgaden, and Eifel are better with a night booked nearby.
Memmelsdorf has a population of about 9,001.
National parks near Memmelsdorf
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainich National Park | 133 km (82.5 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 195 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 251 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 255 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 303 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 332 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 383 km (238 mi) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Hainich 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 Memmelsdorf 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hainich → Harz | 78.7 km (48.9 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Hainich → Kellerwald-Edersee | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Harz | 131 km (81.5 mi) | 2 hr 23 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Black Forest | 297 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from Memmelsdorf
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 Franconia
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Memmelsdorf?
Hainich National Park. It is about 133 km (82.5 mi) from Memmelsdorf, roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Memmelsdorf?
Yes — Hainich National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Memmelsdorf?
10 parks are within reach of Memmelsdorf, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Memmelsdorf?
For Hainich National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.