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National parks near Venafro, Molise

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the closest national park to Venafro, Molise — 37.7 km (23.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 52 min behind the wheel.

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

Venafro has a population of about 9,384.

National parks near Venafro

Parks ranked by distance from Venafro
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park37.7 km (23.4 mi)52 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park68.7 km (42.7 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park80.3 km (49.9 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park85.7 km (53.2 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park117 km (72.5 mi)2 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park161 km (100 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park197 km (122 mi)3 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Alta Murgia National Park201 km (125 mi)3 hr 25 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 Venafro 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 Venafro
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 Venafro

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 Venafro?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Venafro, roughly 52 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Venafro?

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, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Venafro?

10 parks are within reach of Venafro, 8 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.