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National parks near Sauris di Sotto, Friuli Venezia Giulia

Sauris di Sotto sits inside the Udine area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Udine for the full write-up.

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Sauris di Sotto, Friuli Venezia Giulia — 61.6 km (38.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 18 min behind the wheel.

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

Sauris di Sotto has a population of about 161.

National parks near Sauris di Sotto

Parks ranked by distance from Sauris di Sotto
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park61.6 km (38.3 mi)1 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park87 km (54.1 mi)1 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Berchtesgaden National Park122 km (76 mi)2 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Stelvio National Park165 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park189 km (117 mi)3 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Brijuni National Park191 km (118 mi)3 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Northern Velebit National Park265 km (165 mi)4 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Bavarian Forest National Park282 km (175 mi)4 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Plitvice Lakes National Park286 km (177 mi)4 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park300 km (187 mi)4 hr 52 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 Sauris di Sotto 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 Sauris di Sotto
PairApartEstimated drive
Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio122 km (75.5 mi)2 hr 14 min
Triglav → Risnjak122 km (76.1 mi)2 hr 15 min
Dolomiti Bellunesi → Triglav140 km (86.8 mi)2 hr 30 min
Triglav → Berchtesgaden146 km (90.5 mi)2 hr 36 min

Planning a trip from Sauris di Sotto

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 Sauris di Sotto?

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 61.6 km (38.3 mi) from Sauris di Sotto, roughly 1 hr 18 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Sauris di Sotto?

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

How many national parks are near Sauris di Sotto?

10 parks are within reach of Sauris di Sotto, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Sauris di Sotto?

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.