National parks near Molinella, Emilia-Romagna
Molinella sits inside the Ferrara area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ferrara for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Molinella, Emilia-Romagna — 85.6 km (53.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 43 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Brijuni, and Dolomiti Bellunesi make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Monti Sibillini, Tuscan Archipelago, Risnjak, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Molinella has a population of about 9,377.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Brijuni
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Stelvio
National parks near Molinella
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 85.6 km (53.2 mi) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 118 km (73.3 mi) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 173 km (107 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 229 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 250 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 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 Molinella 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 Molinella
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
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Molinella?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 85.6 km (53.2 mi) from Molinella, roughly 1 hr 43 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Molinella?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Molinella?
10 parks are within reach of Molinella, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Molinella?
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.