National parks near Molino del Pallone, Emilia-Romagna
Molino del Pallone sits inside the Modena area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Modena for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Molino del Pallone, Emilia-Romagna — 60.9 km (37.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 17 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Cinque Terre, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, and Val Grande are better with a night booked nearby.
Molino del Pallone has a population of about 119.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
National parks near Molino del Pallone
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 60.9 km (37.8 mi) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 69 km (42.9 mi) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 99.1 km (61.6 mi) | 1 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 228 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 293 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano 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 Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Molino del Pallone 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 |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from Molino del Pallone
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Molino del Pallone?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 60.9 km (37.8 mi) from Molino del Pallone, roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Molino del Pallone?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Molino del Pallone?
10 parks are within reach of Molino del Pallone, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Molino del Pallone?
For Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.