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National parks near Corniglio, Emilia-Romagna

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

Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Corniglio, Emilia-Romagna — 23.2 km (14.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 37 min behind the wheel.

Appennino Tosco-Emiliano is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Cinque Terre and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Val Grande, Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Gran Paradiso, Brijuni, and Monti Sibillini are better with a night booked nearby.

Corniglio has a population of about 217.

National parks near Corniglio

Parks ranked by distance from Corniglio
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park23.2 km (14.4 mi)37 minRight on your doorstep
Cinque Terre National Park49.2 km (30.6 mi)1 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park149 km (92.9 mi)2 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park192 km (119 mi)3 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Val Grande National Park217 km (135 mi)3 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Stelvio National Park228 km (142 mi)3 hr 48 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park241 km (150 mi)4 hrBest as a weekend
Gran Paradiso National Park250 km (156 mi)4 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Brijuni National Park295 km (183 mi)4 hr 47 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park309 km (192 mi)4 hr 59 minBest 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 Corniglio 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 Corniglio
PairApartEstimated drive
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre46.7 km (29 mi)1 hr 2 min
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna130 km (80.7 mi)2 hr 22 min
Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago158 km (98.3 mi)2 hr 47 min
Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna165 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 min

Planning a trip from Corniglio

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 Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Corniglio?

Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 23.2 km (14.4 mi) from Corniglio, roughly 37 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Corniglio?

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

How many national parks are near Corniglio?

10 parks are within reach of Corniglio, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.