National parks near Brescia, Lombardy: Stelvio National Park
Stelvio National Park is the closest national park to Brescia, Lombardy — 110 km (68.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 4 min behind the wheel.
Ortler glaciers and the high Stelvio Pass — Alpine wilderness of Lombardy and South Tyrol.
Stelvio National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Val Grande National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Gran Paradiso National Park, Brijuni National Park, Triglav National Park, and Berchtesgaden National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Brescia has a population of about 200,423.
Stelvio National Park
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Val Grande National Park
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
Cinque Terre National Park
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Best time to visit Stelvio National Park. Getting to Stelvio National Park.
National parks near Brescia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio National Park | 110 km (68.5 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 137 km (85.4 mi) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 148 km (92.1 mi) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 158 km (98 mi) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 223 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 229 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 287 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 295 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 308 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Stelvio 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Brescia 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 |
| Stelvio → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Stelvio → Val Grande | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Val Grande → Cinque Terre | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from Brescia
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.
Other towns in Provincia di Brescia
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Brescia?
Stelvio National Park. It is about 110 km (68.5 mi) from Brescia, roughly 2 hr 4 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Brescia?
Yes — Stelvio National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Val Grande National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Brescia?
10 parks are within reach of Brescia, and 5 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Brescia?
For Stelvio National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.