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National parks near Sforzacosta, The Marches

Sforzacosta sits inside the Civitanova Marche area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Civitanova Marche for the full write-up.

Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Sforzacosta, The Marches — 42.1 km (26.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 57 min behind the wheel.

Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Majella, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Kornati, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise make a full day trip — leave early. Brijuni, Paklenica, Northern Velebit, and Krka are better with a night booked nearby.

Sforzacosta has a population of about 2,102.

National parks near Sforzacosta

Parks ranked by distance from Sforzacosta
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monti Sibillini National Park42.1 km (26.1 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park88.3 km (54.9 mi)1 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park139 km (86.6 mi)2 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park150 km (93.3 mi)2 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park165 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park168 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park187 km (116 mi)3 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Paklenica National Park202 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Northern Velebit National Park204 km (127 mi)3 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Krka National Park216 km (134 mi)3 hr 38 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Monti Sibillini 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 Monti Sibillini National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Sforzacosta 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 Sforzacosta
PairApartEstimated drive
Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga54.5 km (33.9 mi)1 hr 10 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Monti Sibillini → Majella112 km (69.6 mi)2 hr 6 min
Monti Sibillini → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna161 km (99.9 mi)2 hr 49 min

Planning a trip from Sforzacosta

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 Monti Sibillini National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Sforzacosta?

Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 42.1 km (26.1 mi) from Sforzacosta, roughly 57 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Sforzacosta?

Yes — Monti Sibillini National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Majella National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Kornati National Park, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Sforzacosta?

10 parks are within reach of Sforzacosta, 6 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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