National parks near Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna — 72.3 km (44.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 29 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Brijuni, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Cinque Terre, Risnjak, Northern Velebit, Tuscan Archipelago, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga are better with a night booked nearby.
Ravenna has a population of about 80,868.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Brijuni
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Monti Sibillini
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Cinque Terre
National parks near Ravenna
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 72.3 km (44.9 mi) | 1 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 136 km (84.7 mi) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 156 km (96.7 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 193 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 223 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 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 Ravenna 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brijuni → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Ravenna
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 Ravenna?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 72.3 km (44.9 mi) from Ravenna, roughly 1 hr 29 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ravenna?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ravenna?
10 parks are within reach of Ravenna, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ravenna?
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.