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National parks near Montaquila, Molise

Montaquila sits inside the Isernia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Isernia for the full write-up.

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the closest national park to Montaquila, Molise — 33.5 km (20.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 48 min behind the wheel.

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

Montaquila has a population of about 702.

National parks near Montaquila

Parks ranked by distance from Montaquila
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park33.5 km (20.8 mi)48 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park59.6 km (37 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park87 km (54 mi)1 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park93.4 km (58 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park110 km (68.5 mi)2 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park154 km (95.7 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park165 km (102 mi)2 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park175 km (109 mi)3 hr 1 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park199 km (124 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Alta Murgia National Park199 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise 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 Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Montaquila 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 Montaquila
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 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 → Circeo84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min

Planning a trip from Montaquila

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 Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Montaquila?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 33.5 km (20.8 mi) from Montaquila, roughly 48 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Montaquila?

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

How many national parks are near Montaquila?

10 parks are within reach of Montaquila, 7 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Montaquila?

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