National parks near Empoli, Tuscany
Empoli sits inside the Florence area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Florence for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Empoli, Tuscany — 66.1 km (41.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 23 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Archipelago of La Maddalena, and Stelvio are better with a night booked nearby.
Empoli has a population of about 34,394.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
National parks near Empoli
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 66.1 km (41.1 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 85.4 km (53.1 mi) | 1 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 108 km (67.1 mi) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 284 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 304 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 311 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Empoli 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 |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from Empoli
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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
Other towns in Province of Florence
- Florence
- Figline Valdarno
- Certaldo
- Dicomano
- Sesto Fiorentino
- Scandicci
- Campi Bisenzio
- Fucecchio
- Castelfiorentino
- Calenzano
- Signa
- Lastra a Signa
- Montelupo Fiorentino
- Pontassieve
- Borgo San Lorenzo
- Ponte a Ema
- Spicchio-Sovigliana
- Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- San Casciano in Val di Pesa
- Capraia e Limite
- San Donnino
- Barberino di Mugello
- Scarperia
- Bagno a Ripoli
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Empoli?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 66.1 km (41.1 mi) from Empoli, roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Empoli?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Empoli?
10 parks are within reach of Empoli, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Empoli?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.