Black Forest National Park: planning guide
Dark conifer ridges and valleys in Baden-Württemberg; Germany’s Black Forest national park.
Black Forest National Park is in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The nearest town is Oberkirch — roughly 10.6 km (6.6 mi) out, about 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oberkirch | 10.6 km (6.6 mi) | 18 min |
| Baiersbronn | 12.7 km (7.9 mi) | 21 min |
| Achern | 13.9 km (8.6 mi) | 23 min |
| Freudenstadt | 17 km (10.6 mi) | 28 min |
| Bühl | 17.5 km (10.9 mi) | 29 min |
| Offenburg | 22 km (13.6 mi) | 35 min |
| Baden-Baden | 23.5 km (14.6 mi) | 37 min |
| Kehl | 29.9 km (18.6 mi) | 44 min |
Where Black Forest National Park sits
Official Black Forest National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Black Forest National Park
Black Forest National Park sits close enough to Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Eifel National Park, Val Grande National Park, and Stelvio National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Eifel National Park | 260 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min |
| Val Grande National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min |
| Stelvio National Park | 287 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 41 min |
Parks close by
- Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park
High woodlands where Rhineland-Palatinate meets the Saarland, with soft ridges and quiet streams.
- Eifel National Park
Beech woods and volcanic plates west of Cologne, with crater lakes and the Urft reservoir rim.
- Val Grande National Park
The wildest Alpine valley of Piedmont — deep, roadless woods near Lake Maggiore.
- Stelvio National Park
Ortler glaciers and the high Stelvio Pass — Alpine wilderness of Lombardy and South Tyrol.
Common questions
Where is Black Forest National Park?
Black Forest National Park sits in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Oberkirch, about 10.6 km (6.6 mi) away — roughly 18 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Black Forest National Park?
Generally June through September, with May and early October quieter on either side.