national park
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
54 km · about 60 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Meschede sits on the route: 15 minutes from Bestwig, 54km from Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
Meschede is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 32,224, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Meschede sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Meschede to your route.
Meschede (German: [ˈmɛʃədə] ) is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district Hochsauerlandkreis.
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Meschede is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3502 latitude, 8.2833 longitude.
Meschede has a population of approximately 32,224 people, making it a town in Germany.
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Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
54 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.
56 km · about 65 min drive
photogenic
From the Kurpark steps, Freudenberg's Alter Flecken, rows of near-identical black-and-white half-timbered gables rebuilt after a 1666 fire: lines up into one of Germany's most graphic photographs.
58 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Opened in 2023 in rural Hesse, this 7,500 m² museum parades some 150 milestone cars, from pre-war Grand Prix machines to Le Mans winners and modern hypercars.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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