National parks near Sala Baganza, Emilia-Romagna
Sala Baganza 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 Sala Baganza, Emilia-Romagna — 46.3 km (28.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Val Grande, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Tuscan Archipelago, Gran Paradiso, Brijuni, and Monti Sibillini are better with a night booked nearby.
Sala Baganza has a population of about 4,517.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Stelvio
Val Grande
Dolomiti Bellunesi
National parks near Sala Baganza
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 46.3 km (28.7 mi) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 77.5 km (48.1 mi) | 1 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 155 km (96.2 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 249 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 280 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 316 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 6 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 Sala Baganza 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 → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
| Stelvio → Val Grande | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from Sala Baganza
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 Sala Baganza?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 46.3 km (28.7 mi) from Sala Baganza, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sala Baganza?
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 Sala Baganza?
10 parks are within reach of Sala Baganza, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sala Baganza?
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.