National parks near Ozzano dell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna
Ozzano dell'Emilia sits inside the Bologna area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Bologna for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Ozzano dell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna — 69.6 km (43.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 26 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, Tuscan Archipelago, Monti Sibillini, Stelvio, Risnjak, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga are better with a night booked nearby.
Ozzano dell'Emilia has a population of about 8,825.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Brijuni
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Tuscan Archipelago
National parks near Ozzano dell'Emilia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 69.6 km (43.3 mi) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 98.7 km (61.3 mi) | 1 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 144 km (89.7 mi) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 189 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 195 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 213 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 223 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 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 Ozzano dell'Emilia 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 Ozzano dell'Emilia
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 Ozzano dell'Emilia?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 69.6 km (43.3 mi) from Ozzano dell'Emilia, roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ozzano dell'Emilia?
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 Ozzano dell'Emilia?
10 parks are within reach of Ozzano dell'Emilia, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ozzano dell'Emilia?
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.