National parks near Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann sits inside the Düsseldorf area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Düsseldorf for the full write-up.
Eifel National Park is the closest national park to Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia — 85.7 km (53.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 43 min behind the wheel.
Eifel, Kellerwald-Edersee, and Hunsrück-Hochwald make a full day trip — leave early. Hainich, Harz, Lower Saxony Wadden Sea, Hamburg Wadden Sea, and Black Forest are better with a night booked nearby.
Mettmann has a population of about 39,550.
National parks near Mettmann
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 85.7 km (53.3 mi) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 141 km (87.8 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 173 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 309 km (192 mi) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 313 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 379 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Müritz National Park | 465 km (289 mi) | 7 hr 17 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 Mettmann 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 |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hainich | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Eifel → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Harz | 131 km (81.5 mi) | 2 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Mettmann
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 Mettmann?
Eifel National Park. It is about 85.7 km (53.3 mi) from Mettmann, roughly 1 hr 43 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Mettmann?
Yes — Eifel National Park, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, and Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Mettmann?
10 parks are within reach of Mettmann, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Mettmann?
For Eifel National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.