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National parks near Barcis, Friuli Venezia Giulia

Barcis sits inside the Pordenone area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Pordenone for the full write-up.

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Barcis, Friuli Venezia Giulia — 39.6 km (24.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 54 min behind the wheel.

Dolomiti Bellunesi, Triglav, Berchtesgaden, Stelvio, and Brijuni make a full day trip — leave early. Risnjak, Northern Velebit, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Plitvice Lakes are better with a night booked nearby.

Barcis has a population of about 223.

National parks near Barcis

Parks ranked by distance from Barcis
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park39.6 km (24.6 mi)54 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park100 km (62.3 mi)1 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Berchtesgaden National Park154 km (96 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Stelvio National Park158 km (98.3 mi)2 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park170 km (106 mi)2 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park182 km (113 mi)3 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Northern Velebit National Park252 km (157 mi)4 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park268 km (167 mi)4 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park277 km (172 mi)4 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Plitvice Lakes National Park278 km (173 mi)4 hr 32 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Dolomiti Bellunesi 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 Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Barcis are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Barcis
PairApartEstimated drive
Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio122 km (75.5 mi)2 hr 14 min
Dolomiti Bellunesi → Triglav140 km (86.8 mi)2 hr 30 min
Triglav → Berchtesgaden146 km (90.5 mi)2 hr 36 min
Triglav → Brijuni162 km (101 mi)2 hr 50 min

Planning a trip from Barcis

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 Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Barcis?

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 39.6 km (24.6 mi) from Barcis, roughly 54 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Barcis?

Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Triglav National Park, Berchtesgaden National Park, Stelvio National Park, and Brijuni National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Barcis?

10 parks are within reach of Barcis, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Barcis?

For Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.