National parks near Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna — 94.5 km (58.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 50 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Val Grande make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Gran Paradiso, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Tuscan Archipelago, Brijuni, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Piacenza has a population of about 103,607.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Val Grande
Stelvio
Gran Paradiso
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
National parks near Piacenza
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 94.5 km (58.7 mi) | 1 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 104 km (64.4 mi) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 147 km (91.5 mi) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 197 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 260 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 321 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 354 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 39 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 Piacenza 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 |
| Val Grande → Gran Paradiso | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Val Grande → Stelvio | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Cinque Terre → Val Grande | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from Piacenza
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
- 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
- Alseno
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Piacenza?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 94.5 km (58.7 mi) from Piacenza, roughly 1 hr 50 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Piacenza?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Val Grande National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Piacenza?
10 parks are within reach of Piacenza, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Piacenza?
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.