National parks near Modena, Emilia-Romagna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Modena, Emilia-Romagna — 66.1 km (41.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 23 min behind the wheel.
Ridge country between Tuscany and Emilia — watershed forests and high pastures.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Stelvio National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, Brijuni National Park, Val Grande National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Triglav National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Modena has a population of about 184,732.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Cinque Terre National Park
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
Stelvio National Park
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Best time to visit Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. Getting to Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park.
National parks near Modena
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 66.1 km (41.1 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 110 km (68.6 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 112 km (69.8 mi) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 189 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 208 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 297 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano 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 Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Modena 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 |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 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 |
Planning a trip from Modena
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.
Other towns in Provincia di Modena
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Modena?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 66.1 km (41.1 mi) from Modena, roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Modena?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Modena?
10 parks are within reach of Modena, and 3 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Modena?
For Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.