National parks near Kevelaer, North Rhine-Westphalia
Eifel National Park is the closest national park to Kevelaer, North Rhine-Westphalia — 113 km (70.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 7 min behind the wheel.
Eifel makes a full day trip — leave early. Kellerwald-Edersee, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Lower Saxony Wadden Sea, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Hainich, Harz, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, and Black Forest are better with a night booked nearby.
Kevelaer has a population of about 28,064.
National parks near Kevelaer
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 113 km (70.3 mi) | 2 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 197 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 294 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 297 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 302 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 363 km (226 mi) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 365 km (227 mi) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Müritz National Park | 490 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Eifel 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 Kevelaer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea → Hamburg Wadden Sea | 39.7 km (24.6 mi) | 54 min |
| Eifel → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Eifel → Kellerwald-Edersee | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Kevelaer
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 Kevelaer?
Eifel National Park. It is about 113 km (70.3 mi) from Kevelaer, roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Kevelaer?
Yes — Eifel National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Kevelaer?
10 parks are within reach of Kevelaer, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Kevelaer?
For Eifel National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.