National parks near Firenzuola, Tuscany
Firenzuola 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 Firenzuola, Tuscany — 42 km (26.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 57 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Monti Sibillini, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Stelvio, and Northern Velebit are better with a night booked nearby.
Firenzuola has a population of about 1,765.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
National parks near Firenzuola
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 42 km (26.1 mi) | 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 92.4 km (57.4 mi) | 1 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 133 km (82.4 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 178 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 255 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 273 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 295 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 47 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 Firenzuola 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 Firenzuola
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
- Empoli
- 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
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Firenzuola?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 42 km (26.1 mi) from Firenzuola, roughly 57 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Firenzuola?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Firenzuola?
10 parks are within reach of Firenzuola, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Firenzuola?
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.