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National parks near Serravalle, Emilia-Romagna

Serravalle sits inside the Ferrara area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ferrara for the full write-up.

Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Serravalle, Emilia-Romagna — 126 km (78.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 18 min behind the wheel.

Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Brijuni, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Cinque Terre, Risnjak, Triglav, Northern Velebit, and Monti Sibillini are better with a night booked nearby.

Serravalle has a population of about 1,738.

National parks near Serravalle

Parks ranked by distance from Serravalle
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park126 km (78.4 mi)2 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park132 km (81.9 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park136 km (84.3 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park160 km (99.6 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Stelvio National Park206 km (128 mi)3 hr 29 minBest as a weekend
Cinque Terre National Park207 km (129 mi)3 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Risnjak National Park210 km (130 mi)3 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Triglav National Park210 km (130 mi)3 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Northern Velebit National Park235 km (146 mi)3 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park249 km (155 mi)4 hr 7 minBest 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 Serravalle are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Serravalle
PairApartEstimated drive
Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio122 km (75.5 mi)2 hr 14 min
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano130 km (80.7 mi)2 hr 22 min
Dolomiti Bellunesi → Brijuni191 km (119 mi)3 hr 16 min
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Brijuni200 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 min

Planning a trip from Serravalle

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 Serravalle?

Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 126 km (78.4 mi) from Serravalle, roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Serravalle?

Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Serravalle?

10 parks are within reach of Serravalle, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Serravalle?

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.