National parks near Gatteo-Sant'Angelo, Emilia-Romagna
Gatteo-Sant'Angelo sits inside the Rimini area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rimini for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Gatteo-Sant'Angelo, Emilia-Romagna — 59 km (36.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 15 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Brijuni, Monti Sibillini, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Cinque Terre, Northern Velebit, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Tuscan Archipelago, and Risnjak are better with a night booked nearby.
Gatteo-Sant'Angelo has a population of about 5,603.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Brijuni
Monti Sibillini
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Cinque Terre
National parks near Gatteo-Sant'Angelo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 59 km (36.7 mi) | 1 hr 15 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 141 km (87.9 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 152 km (94.1 mi) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 213 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 228 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 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 Gatteo-Sant'Angelo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 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 → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Gatteo-Sant'Angelo
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 Gatteo-Sant'Angelo?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 59 km (36.7 mi) from Gatteo-Sant'Angelo, roughly 1 hr 15 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Gatteo-Sant'Angelo?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Brijuni National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Gatteo-Sant'Angelo?
10 parks are within reach of Gatteo-Sant'Angelo, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Gatteo-Sant'Angelo?
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.