National parks near Faenza, Emilia-Romagna
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Faenza, Emilia-Romagna — 50 km (31.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Brijuni, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Tuscan Archipelago, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Northern Velebit, and Risnjak are better with a night booked nearby.
Faenza has a population of about 41,714.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Brijuni
Cinque Terre
Monti Sibillini
Dolomiti Bellunesi
National parks near Faenza
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 50 km (31.1 mi) | 1 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 130 km (80.6 mi) | 2 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 190 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 216 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 244 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Faenza 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 |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Faenza
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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Faenza?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 50 km (31.1 mi) from Faenza, roughly 1 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Faenza?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Faenza?
10 parks are within reach of Faenza, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Faenza?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.