National parks near Metelen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Metelen sits inside the Rheine area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rheine for the full write-up.
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is the closest national park to Metelen, North Rhine-Westphalia — 164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 52 min behind the wheel.
Kellerwald-Edersee makes a full day trip — leave early. Lower Saxony Wadden Sea, Eifel, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Harz, Hainich, Hunsrück-Hochwald, and Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea are better with a night booked nearby.
Metelen has a population of about 6,490.
National parks near Metelen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 178 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 210 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 280 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Müritz National Park | 404 km (251 mi) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Forest National Park | 406 km (252 mi) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
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 Metelen 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 |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Harz | 131 km (81.5 mi) | 2 hr 23 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Eifel | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea → Harz | 281 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 35 min |
Planning a trip from Metelen
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 Metelen?
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. It is about 164 km (102 mi) from Metelen, roughly 2 hr 52 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Metelen?
Yes — Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Metelen?
10 parks are within reach of Metelen, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Metelen?
For Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.