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National parks near Beerfelden, Hesse

Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Beerfelden, Hesse — 126 km (78.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 18 min behind the wheel.

Black Forest and Hunsrück-Hochwald make a full day trip — leave early. Kellerwald-Edersee, Hainich, Eifel, Harz, Bavarian Forest, Stelvio, and Berchtesgaden are better with a night booked nearby.

Beerfelden has a population of about 6,942.

National parks near Beerfelden

Parks ranked by distance from Beerfelden
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Black Forest National Park126 km (78.2 mi)2 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park136 km (84.4 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park178 km (111 mi)3 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Hainich National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Eifel National Park215 km (133 mi)3 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Harz National Park272 km (169 mi)4 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Bavarian Forest National Park328 km (204 mi)5 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Stelvio National Park361 km (224 mi)5 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Berchtesgaden National Park370 km (230 mi)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Val Grande National Park393 km (244 mi)6 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Black 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.

Month-by-month detail for Black Forest National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Beerfelden 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 Beerfelden
PairApartEstimated drive
Kellerwald-Edersee → Hainich102 km (63.2 mi)1 hr 57 min
Hunsrück-Hochwald → Eifel109 km (67.6 mi)2 hr 3 min
Black Forest → Hunsrück-Hochwald152 km (94.2 mi)2 hr 41 min
Kellerwald-Edersee → Eifel194 km (121 mi)3 hr 18 min

Planning a trip from Beerfelden

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 Black Forest National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Beerfelden?

Black Forest National Park. It is about 126 km (78.2 mi) from Beerfelden, roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Beerfelden?

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

How many national parks are near Beerfelden?

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

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

For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.