National parks near Sant'Antonio, Lombardy
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Sant'Antonio, Lombardy — 109 km (67.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 3 min behind the wheel.
Ridge country between Tuscany and Emilia — watershed forests and high pastures.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Stelvio National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Val Grande National Park, Brijuni National Park, Triglav National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Gran Paradiso National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Sant'Antonio has a population of about 13,596.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
Stelvio National Park
Cinque Terre National Park
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Val Grande National Park
Best time to visit Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. Getting to Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park.
National parks near Sant'Antonio
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 109 km (67.4 mi) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 144 km (89.5 mi) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 146 km (90.8 mi) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 147 km (91.2 mi) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 168 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 205 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 236 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 275 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 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 Sant'Antonio 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 Sant'Antonio
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 Sant'Antonio?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 109 km (67.4 mi) from Sant'Antonio, roughly 2 hr 3 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sant'Antonio?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Stelvio National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Sant'Antonio?
10 parks are within reach of Sant'Antonio, and 5 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sant'Antonio?
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.