National parks near San Benedetto Val di Sambro, Emilia-Romagna
San Benedetto Val di Sambro 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 San Benedetto Val di Sambro, Emilia-Romagna — 57.7 km (35.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Brijuni, Monti Sibillini, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, and Val Grande are better with a night booked nearby.
San Benedetto Val di Sambro has a population of about 655.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Brijuni
Monti Sibillini
National parks near San Benedetto Val di Sambro
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 57.7 km (35.9 mi) | 1 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 79.1 km (49.1 mi) | 1 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 121 km (75.4 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 181 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 216 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 218 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 260 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 271 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 299 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 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 San Benedetto Val di Sambro 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 |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from San Benedetto Val di Sambro
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 San Benedetto Val di Sambro?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 57.7 km (35.9 mi) from San Benedetto Val di Sambro, roughly 1 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Benedetto Val di Sambro?
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 San Benedetto Val di Sambro?
10 parks are within reach of San Benedetto Val di Sambro, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Benedetto Val di Sambro?
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.