National parks near San Leo, Emilia-Romagna
San Leo sits inside the Rimini area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rimini for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to San Leo, Emilia-Romagna — 47.9 km (29.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 3 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Monti Sibillini, Brijuni, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Cinque Terre, Tuscan Archipelago, Northern Velebit, Kornati, and Majella are better with a night booked nearby.
San Leo has a population of about 204.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Cinque Terre
National parks near San Leo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 47.9 km (29.8 mi) | 1 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 133 km (82.5 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 161 km (99.8 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 187 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 229 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 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 San Leo 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 San Leo
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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- 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
Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Leo?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 47.9 km (29.8 mi) from San Leo, roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Leo?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Leo?
10 parks are within reach of San Leo, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Leo?
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.