National parks near Bubano, Emilia-Romagna
Bubano sits inside the Imola area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Imola for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Bubano, Emilia-Romagna — 62.7 km (39 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 19 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Brijuni, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Dolomiti Bellunesi, Monti Sibillini, Tuscan Archipelago, Stelvio, Risnjak, and Northern Velebit are better with a night booked nearby.
Bubano has a population of about 1,450.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Brijuni
Cinque Terre
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Monti Sibillini
National parks near Bubano
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 62.7 km (39 mi) | 1 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 122 km (76.1 mi) | 2 hr 15 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 251 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 257 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Bubano are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
| Brijuni → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
Planning a trip from Bubano
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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
Other towns in Bologna
- Bologna
- Imola
- Grizzana Morandi
- Porretta Terme
- Castiglione dei Pepoli
- Casalecchio di Reno
- San Lazzaro
- Castel Maggiore
- Zola Predosa
- San Giovanni in Persiceto
- Progresso
- Castel San Pietro Terme
- Molinella
- Crevalcore
- Castenaso
- Budrio
- Anzola dell'Emilia
- Ozzano dell'Emilia
- Medicina-Buda
- Pianoro
- San Pietro in Casale
- Calderara di Reno
- Pieve di Cento
- Bazzano
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bubano?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 62.7 km (39 mi) from Bubano, roughly 1 hr 19 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Bubano?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Bubano?
10 parks are within reach of Bubano, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Bubano?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.