National parks near Rivarolo del Re, Lombardy
Rivarolo del Re sits inside the Viadana area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Viadana for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Rivarolo del Re, Lombardy — 83.2 km (51.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 40 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Stelvio, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Dolomiti Bellunesi, Val Grande, Tuscan Archipelago, Gran Paradiso, Brijuni, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Rivarolo del Re has a population of about 1,259.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Stelvio
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Val Grande
National parks near Rivarolo del Re
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 83.2 km (51.7 mi) | 1 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 118 km (73 mi) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 163 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 166 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 256 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 260 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano 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 Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Rivarolo del Re 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 |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Rivarolo del Re
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rivarolo del Re?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 83.2 km (51.7 mi) from Rivarolo del Re, roughly 1 hr 40 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Rivarolo del Re?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Stelvio National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Rivarolo del Re?
10 parks are within reach of Rivarolo del Re, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Rivarolo del Re?
For Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.