National parks near San Benedetto Po, Lombardy
San Benedetto Po sits inside the Mantua area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Mantua for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to San Benedetto Po, Lombardy — 99 km (61.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 54 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Dolomiti Bellunesi, and Stelvio make a full day trip — leave early. Val Grande, Brijuni, Tuscan Archipelago, Triglav, and Gran Paradiso are better with a night booked nearby.
San Benedetto Po has a population of about 5,312.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Stelvio
Val Grande
National parks near San Benedetto Po
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 99 km (61.5 mi) | 1 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 141 km (87.5 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 148 km (91.9 mi) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 150 km (93.4 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 223 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 291 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 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 San Benedetto Po 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 |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio | 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 San Benedetto Po
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 San Benedetto Po?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 99 km (61.5 mi) from San Benedetto Po, roughly 1 hr 54 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Benedetto Po?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, and Stelvio National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Benedetto Po?
10 parks are within reach of San Benedetto Po, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Benedetto Po?
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.