National parks near Cicerale, Campania

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

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park is the closest national park to Cicerale, Campania — 19.3 km (12 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 32 min behind the wheel.

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese, Vesuvius, Pollino, Alta Murgia, Sila, and Gargano make a full day trip — leave early. Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Circeo, and Majella are better with a night booked nearby.

Cicerale has a population of about 704.

National parks near Cicerale

Parks ranked by distance from Cicerale
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park	19.3 km (12 mi)	32 min	Right on your doorstep
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park	61.1 km (37.9 mi)	1 hr 17 min	Doable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park	79.3 km (49.3 mi)	1 hr 37 min	Doable as a day trip
Pollino National Park	98.7 km (61.4 mi)	1 hr 54 min	Doable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park	123 km (76.5 mi)	2 hr 16 min	Doable as a day trip
Sila National Park	164 km (102 mi)	2 hr 52 min	Doable as a day trip
Gargano National Park	171 km (106 mi)	2 hr 58 min	Doable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park	193 km (120 mi)	3 hr 18 min	Best as a weekend
Circeo National Park	205 km (127 mi)	3 hr 28 min	Best as a weekend
Majella National Park	214 km (133 mi)	3 hr 36 min	Best as a weekend

When to make this trip

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni 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 Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Cicerale 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 Cicerale
Pair	Apart	Estimated drive
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese	42.7 km (26.6 mi)	58 min
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Pollino	54.2 km (33.7 mi)	1 hr 10 min
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Alta Murgia	78.9 km (49 mi)	1 hr 36 min
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Pollino	80.1 km (49.8 mi)	1 hr 38 min

Planning a trip from Cicerale

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 Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park guide

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cicerale?

Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park. It is about 19.3 km (12 mi) from Cicerale, roughly 32 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cicerale?

Yes — Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Vesuvius National Park, Pollino National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, Sila National Park, and Gargano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cicerale?

10 parks are within reach of Cicerale, 7 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

For Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.