National parks near Beverungen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is the closest national park to Beverungen, North Rhine-Westphalia — 61.2 km (38 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 17 min behind the wheel.
Kellerwald-Edersee, Harz, and Hainich make a full day trip — leave early. Eifel, Lower Saxony Wadden Sea, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Müritz, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, and Saxon Switzerland are better with a night booked nearby.
Beverungen has a population of about 15,266.
National parks near Beverungen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 61.2 km (38 mi) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Harz National Park | 86.7 km (53.9 mi) | 1 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 99.3 km (61.7 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Eifel National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 258 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 271 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Müritz National Park | 304 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 318 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 346 km (215 mi) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Kellerwald-Edersee 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 Beverungen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harz → Hainich | 78.7 km (48.9 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hainich | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Harz | 131 km (81.5 mi) | 2 hr 23 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Eifel | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
Planning a trip from Beverungen
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 Beverungen?
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. It is about 61.2 km (38 mi) from Beverungen, roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Beverungen?
Yes — Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Harz National Park, and Hainich National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Beverungen?
10 parks are within reach of Beverungen, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Beverungen?
For Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.