National parks near Fürth, Hesse
Fürth sits inside the Darmstadt area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Darmstadt for the full write-up.
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is the closest national park to Fürth, Hesse — 121 km (75.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Hunsrück-Hochwald, Black Forest, and Kellerwald-Edersee make a full day trip — leave early. Hainich, Eifel, Harz, Bavarian Forest, and Stelvio are better with a night booked nearby.
Fürth has a population of about 11,181.
National parks near Fürth
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 121 km (75.4 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 129 km (80.2 mi) | 2 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 198 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 198 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 343 km (213 mi) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 374 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 387 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 401 km (249 mi) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Hunsrück-Hochwald 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 Fürth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hainich | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald → Eifel | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald → Black Forest | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Eifel | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
Planning a trip from Fürth
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 Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fürth?
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. It is about 121 km (75.4 mi) from Fürth, roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Fürth?
Yes — Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Black Forest National Park, and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Fürth?
10 parks are within reach of Fürth, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Fürth?
For Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.