National parks near Metauten, Navarre
Metauten sits inside the Estella-Lizarra area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Estella-Lizarra for the full write-up.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Metauten, Navarre — 179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Picos de Europa, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, and Sierra de Guadarrama are better with a night booked nearby.
Metauten has a population of about 297.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Picos de Europa
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Sierra de Guadarrama
Tablas de Daimiel
Cabañeros
National parks near Metauten
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 179 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 229 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 413 km (257 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 415 km (258 mi) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 453 km (282 mi) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park | 558 km (347 mi) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 579 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 616 km (383 mi) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Month-by-month detail for Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Metauten 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido → Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
| Picos de Europa → Sierra de Guadarrama | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Planning a trip from Metauten
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 Metauten?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 179 km (111 mi) from Metauten, roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Metauten?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Metauten?
10 parks are within reach of Metauten, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Metauten?
For Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.