National parks near Rimini, Emilia-Romagna
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Rimini, Emilia-Romagna — 69.2 km (43 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 26 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Brijuni, and Monti Sibillini make a full day trip — leave early. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Northern Velebit, Kornati, Risnjak, Cinque Terre, and Paklenica are better with a night booked nearby.
Rimini has a population of about 148,688.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Brijuni
Monti Sibillini
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Northern Velebit
National parks near Rimini
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 69.2 km (43 mi) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 135 km (84.1 mi) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 140 km (87 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 187 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 223 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Paklenica National Park | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 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 Rimini 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 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 → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Rimini
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
Other towns in Provincia di Rimini
- Riccione
- Bellaria-Igea Marina
- Cattolica
- Santarcangelo
- Villa Verucchio
- Morciano di Romagna
- San Giovanni in Marignano
- Misano Adriatico
- Novafeltria
- Coriano
- Sant'Andrea in Casale
- Santa Monica-Cella
- Santa Giustina
- Corpolò
- Cerasolo
- Sant'Andrea
- Montalbano
- San Martino dei Mulini
- Secchiano
- Trarivi
- Talamello
- Ospedaletto
- Pietracuta
- Montescudo
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rimini?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 69.2 km (43 mi) from Rimini, roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Rimini?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Monti Sibillini National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Rimini?
10 parks are within reach of Rimini, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Rimini?
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.