National parks near Toscanella, Emilia-Romagna
Toscanella 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 Toscanella, Emilia-Romagna — 59.9 km (37.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 16 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 Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga are better with a night booked nearby.
Toscanella has a population of about 4,181.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Brijuni
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Monti Sibillini
National parks near Toscanella
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 59.9 km (37.2 mi) | 1 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 111 km (68.9 mi) | 2 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 156 km (96.7 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 179 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 199 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 210 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 213 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 250 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 263 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 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 Toscanella 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 Toscanella
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 Toscanella?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 59.9 km (37.2 mi) from Toscanella, roughly 1 hr 16 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Toscanella?
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 Toscanella?
10 parks are within reach of Toscanella, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Toscanella?
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.