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National parks near Tizzano Val Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Tizzano Val Parma sits inside the Castelnovo ne'Monti area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Castelnovo ne'Monti for the full write-up.

Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Tizzano Val Parma, Emilia-Romagna — 24.7 km (15.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 38 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.

Tizzano Val Parma has a population of about 367.

National parks near Tizzano Val Parma

Parks ranked by distance from Tizzano Val Parma
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park24.7 km (15.4 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
Cinque Terre National Park58.5 km (36.3 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park144 km (89.7 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park197 km (122 mi)3 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Val Grande National Park218 km (136 mi)3 hr 40 minBest as a weekend
Stelvio National Park222 km (138 mi)3 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park232 km (144 mi)3 hr 52 minBest as a weekend
Gran Paradiso National Park256 km (159 mi)4 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Brijuni National Park286 km (178 mi)4 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park304 km (189 mi)4 hr 55 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 Tizzano Val Parma 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 Tizzano Val Parma
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 Tizzano Val Parma

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 Tizzano Val Parma?

Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 24.7 km (15.4 mi) from Tizzano Val Parma, roughly 38 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Tizzano Val Parma?

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 Tizzano Val Parma?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Tizzano Val Parma?

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.