National parks near Horhausen, Rheinland-Pfalz
Horhausen sits inside the Neuwied area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Neuwied for the full write-up.
Eifel National Park is the closest national park to Horhausen, Rheinland-Pfalz — 79.8 km (49.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 37 min behind the wheel.
Eifel, Hunsrück-Hochwald, and Kellerwald-Edersee make a full day trip — leave early. Hainich, Black Forest, Harz, Lower Saxony Wadden Sea, and Hamburg Wadden Sea are better with a night booked nearby.
Horhausen has a population of about 1,908.
National parks near Horhausen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 79.8 km (49.6 mi) | 1 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 103 km (64.2 mi) | 1 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 122 km (75.7 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 347 km (215 mi) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 373 km (231 mi) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 442 km (275 mi) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 459 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 12 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 Horhausen 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 |
| Eifel → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald → Black Forest | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Eifel → Kellerwald-Edersee | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
Planning a trip from Horhausen
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 Horhausen?
Eifel National Park. It is about 79.8 km (49.6 mi) from Horhausen, roughly 1 hr 37 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Horhausen?
Yes — Eifel National Park, Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Horhausen?
10 parks are within reach of Horhausen, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Horhausen?
For Eifel National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.