National parks near Alseno, Emilia-Romagna
Alseno 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 Alseno, Emilia-Romagna — 70.2 km (43.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 27 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Val Grande, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Gran Paradiso, Tuscan Archipelago, Brijuni, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Alseno has a population of about 1,951.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Val Grande
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Stelvio
Dolomiti Bellunesi
National parks near Alseno
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 70.2 km (43.6 mi) | 1 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 88.6 km (55.1 mi) | 1 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 300 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 343 km (213 mi) | 5 hr 30 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 Alseno 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 |
| Val Grande → Stelvio | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from Alseno
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 Piacenza
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- Bettola
- Bobbio
- Fiorenzuola d'Arda
- Castel San Giovanni
- San Nicolò a Trebbia
- Podenzano
- Borgonovo Valtidone
- Pontenure
- Carpaneto Piacentino
- Roveleto
- San Giorgio Piacentino
- Castelvetro Piacentino
- Ponte dell'Olio
- Rivergaro
- Cortemaggiore
- Gossolengo
- Monticelli d'Ongina
- Caorso
- Lugagnano Val d'Arda
- Sarmato
- Castell'Arquato
- Gragnano Trebbiense
- Vigolzone
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alseno?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 70.2 km (43.6 mi) from Alseno, roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Alseno?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Alseno?
10 parks are within reach of Alseno, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Alseno?
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.