National parks near Castel Guelfo di Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
Castel Guelfo di Bologna 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 Castel Guelfo di Bologna, Emilia-Romagna — 64.9 km (40.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 21 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Monti Sibillini, Tuscan Archipelago, Stelvio, Risnjak, and Northern Velebit are better with a night booked nearby.
Castel Guelfo di Bologna has a population of about 2,520.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Brijuni
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Monti Sibillini
National parks near Castel Guelfo di Bologna
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 64.9 km (40.4 mi) | 1 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 114 km (71 mi) | 2 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 160 km (99.1 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 193 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 258 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 265 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 21 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 Castel Guelfo di Bologna 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 Castel Guelfo di Bologna
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 Castel Guelfo di Bologna?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 64.9 km (40.4 mi) from Castel Guelfo di Bologna, roughly 1 hr 21 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Castel Guelfo di Bologna?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Castel Guelfo di Bologna?
10 parks are within reach of Castel Guelfo di Bologna, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Castel Guelfo di Bologna?
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.