National parks near Casalgrande, Emilia-Romagna
Casalgrande sits inside the Modena area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Modena for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Casalgrande, Emilia-Romagna — 49.9 km (31 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Dolomiti Bellunesi, Tuscan Archipelago, Stelvio, Val Grande, Brijuni, Monti Sibillini, and Gran Paradiso are better with a night booked nearby.
Casalgrande has a population of about 7,451.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Tuscan Archipelago
Stelvio
National parks near Casalgrande
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 49.9 km (31 mi) | 1 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 95.9 km (59.6 mi) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 115 km (71.4 mi) | 2 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 202 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 208 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 213 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 242 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 242 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 275 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 291 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 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 Casalgrande 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 → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Casalgrande
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Casalgrande?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 49.9 km (31 mi) from Casalgrande, roughly 1 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Casalgrande?
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 Casalgrande?
10 parks are within reach of Casalgrande, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Casalgrande?
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.