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National parks near San Felice del Molise, Molise

San Felice del Molise sits inside the Termoli area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Termoli for the full write-up.

Majella National Park is the closest national park to San Felice del Molise, Molise — 56.4 km (35 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 12 min behind the wheel.

Majella, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Gargano, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Vesuvius, Circeo, Monti Sibillini, and Alta Murgia make a full day trip — leave early. Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni and Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese are better with a night booked nearby.

San Felice del Molise has a population of about 579.

National parks near San Felice del Molise

Parks ranked by distance from San Felice del Molise
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Majella National Park56.4 km (35 mi)1 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park73.2 km (45.5 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park105 km (65 mi)1 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park113 km (70.4 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park121 km (75.3 mi)2 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park152 km (94.5 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park164 km (102 mi)2 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park173 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park185 km (115 mi)3 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park196 km (122 mi)3 hr 20 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Majella 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 Majella National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near San Felice del Molise 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 San Felice del Molise
PairApartEstimated drive
Majella → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Majella → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Vesuvius118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min

Planning a trip from San Felice del Molise

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 Majella National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Felice del Molise?

Majella National Park. It is about 56.4 km (35 mi) from San Felice del Molise, roughly 1 hr 12 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Felice del Molise?

Yes — Majella National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Gargano National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Vesuvius National Park, Circeo National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Alta Murgia National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Felice del Molise?

10 parks are within reach of San Felice del Molise, 8 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Felice del Molise?

For Majella National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.