Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park: planning guide
High woodlands where Rhineland-Palatinate meets the Saarland, with soft ridges and quiet streams.
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is in Rhineland-Palatinate / Saarland, Germany. The nearest town is Nohfelden — roughly 12.9 km (8 mi) out, about 22 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: June through September. Shoulder season: May and early October.
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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Nohfelden | 12.9 km (8 mi) | 22 min |
| Nonnweiler | 13.9 km (8.6 mi) | 23 min |
| Wadern | 23.4 km (14.5 mi) | 37 min |
| Sankt Wendel | 26.4 km (16.4 mi) | 40 min |
| Losheim | 33.2 km (20.6 mi) | 47 min |
| Schmelz | 34.7 km (21.6 mi) | 49 min |
| Merzig | 43.8 km (27.2 mi) | 59 min |
| Beckingen | 44.1 km (27.4 mi) | 59 min |
Where Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park sits
Official Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park sits close enough to Eifel National Park, Black Forest National Park, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, and Hainich National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Black Forest National Park | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min |
| Hainich National Park | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 36 min |
Parks close by
- Eifel National Park
Beech woods and volcanic plates west of Cologne, with crater lakes and the Urft reservoir rim.
- Black Forest National Park
Dark conifer ridges and valleys in Baden-Württemberg; Germany’s Black Forest national park.
- Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
Ancient beech forest and rocky slopes above Lake Edersee in Hesse.
- Hainich National Park
A UNESCO beech forest in Thuringia recovering without management — Germany’s “primeval” lowland woodland.
Common questions
Where is Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park sits in Rhineland-Palatinate / Saarland, Germany. Nohfelden, about 12.9 km (8 mi) away — roughly 22 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
Generally June through September, with May and early October quieter on either side.