National parks near Piumazzo, Emilia-Romagna
Piumazzo sits inside the Bologna area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Bologna for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Piumazzo, Emilia-Romagna — 70.4 km (43.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 27 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Dolomiti Bellunesi, Tuscan Archipelago, Brijuni, Stelvio, Monti Sibillini, Val Grande, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Piumazzo has a population of about 3,940.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Cinque Terre
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Tuscan Archipelago
Brijuni
National parks near Piumazzo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 70.4 km (43.8 mi) | 1 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 94.6 km (58.8 mi) | 1 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 117 km (72.8 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 210 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 221 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 297 km (184 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 Piumazzo 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 |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Piumazzo
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Piumazzo?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 70.4 km (43.8 mi) from Piumazzo, roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Piumazzo?
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 Piumazzo?
10 parks are within reach of Piumazzo, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Piumazzo?
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.