National parks in Abruzzo
Abruzzo has 3 national parks: Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, and Majella.
National parks in Abruzzo
- Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The Appennine heartland of the Marsican brown bear — Italy’s oldest mountain park.
- Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Highest Apennine peaks and Campo Imperatore plateau east of Rome.
- Majella National Park
The “Mother Mountain” of Abruzzo — hermitages, gorges, and high karst.
Other parks within reach of Abruzzo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majella National Park | 28.3 km (17.6 mi) | 42 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 38.8 km (24.1 mi) | 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 65.2 km (40.5 mi) | 1 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 87.4 km (54.3 mi) | 1 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Circeo National Park | 141 km (87.9 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gargano National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Vesuvius National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 193 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Krka National Park | 231 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
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Common questions
How many national parks are in Abruzzo?
3: Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, and Majella National Park.
What is the closest national park to Abruzzo?
Majella National Park, roughly 28.3 km (17.6 mi) out and about 42 min of driving from the centre of Abruzzo.