National parks near San Giuseppe, Emilia-Romagna
San Giuseppe sits inside the Comacchio area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Comacchio for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to San Giuseppe, Emilia-Romagna — 104 km (64.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 59 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Risnjak, Cinque Terre, Monti Sibillini, Northern Velebit, Triglav, and Stelvio are better with a night booked nearby.
San Giuseppe has a population of about 2,689.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Brijuni
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Risnjak
Cinque Terre
National parks near San Giuseppe
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 104 km (64.5 mi) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 124 km (77.3 mi) | 2 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 159 km (99 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Risnjak National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 223 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 236 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 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 Giuseppe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brijuni → Risnjak | 88.7 km (55.1 mi) | 1 hr 45 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Brijuni → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from San Giuseppe
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 Giuseppe?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 104 km (64.5 mi) from San Giuseppe, roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Giuseppe?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Brijuni National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Giuseppe?
10 parks are within reach of San Giuseppe, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Giuseppe?
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.