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National parks near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

The closest national park to Bologna, Emilia-Romagna is Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park — about 77.2 km (48 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 35 min of driving.

3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Cinque Terre.

National parks near Bologna

Parks ranked by distance from Bologna
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park77.2 km (48 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park91.7 km (57 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Cinque Terre National Park138 km (85.7 mi)2 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park192 km (119 mi)3 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Brijuni National Park195 km (121 mi)3 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
Tuscan Archipelago National Park214 km (133 mi)3 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park232 km (144 mi)3 hr 52 minBest as a weekend
Stelvio National Park233 km (145 mi)3 hr 52 minBest as a weekend
Risnjak National Park277 km (172 mi)4 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Triglav National Park285 km (177 mi)4 hr 38 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Bologna

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Bologna?

Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, about 77.2 km (48 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 35 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Bologna in a day?

Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park — all within about three hours' drive.