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National parks near Paupisi, Campania

Paupisi sits inside the Benevento area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Benevento for the full write-up.

Vesuvius National Park is the closest national park to Paupisi, Campania — 46.3 km (28.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.

Vesuvius, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Majella, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Gargano, Circeo, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese, Alta Murgia, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga make a full day trip — leave early. Pollino is better with a night booked nearby.

Paupisi has a population of about 682.

National parks near Paupisi

Parks ranked by distance from Paupisi
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Vesuvius National Park46.3 km (28.8 mi)1 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park95.1 km (59.1 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park112 km (69.3 mi)2 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park115 km (71.6 mi)2 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park124 km (76.7 mi)2 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park135 km (84.2 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park137 km (85.3 mi)2 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park144 km (89.4 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park168 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Pollino National Park189 km (118 mi)3 hr 14 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Vesuvius 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 Vesuvius National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Paupisi are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Paupisi
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Vesuvius → Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni96.9 km (60.2 mi)1 hr 53 min
Vesuvius → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min
Vesuvius → Majella145 km (90.3 mi)2 hr 35 min

Planning a trip from Paupisi

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.

Read the Vesuvius National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Paupisi?

Vesuvius National Park. It is about 46.3 km (28.8 mi) from Paupisi, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Paupisi?

Yes — Vesuvius National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Majella National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Gargano National Park, Circeo National Park, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Paupisi?

10 parks are within reach of Paupisi, 9 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Paupisi?

For Vesuvius National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.