National parks near Stiava, Tuscany
Stiava sits inside the Pisa area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Pisa for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Stiava, Tuscany — 45.1 km (28 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Val Grande, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, Brijuni, and Gran Paradiso are better with a night booked nearby.
Stiava has a population of about 3,109.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Val Grande
National parks near Stiava
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 45.1 km (28 mi) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 53.9 km (33.5 mi) | 1 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 115 km (71.4 mi) | 2 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 128 km (79.3 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 262 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 281 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 285 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 297 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano 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 Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Stiava 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 |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 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 Stiava
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.
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- Viareggio
- Capannori
- Camaiore
- Massarosa
- Pietrasanta
- Torre del Lago Puccini
- Ripa-Pozzi-Querceta-Ponterosso
- Altopascio
- Forte dei Marmi
- Porcari
- Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
- Piano di Coreglia-Ghivizzano
- Barga
- Bagni di Lucca
- Strettoia
- Gallicano
- Piano di Mommio
- Fornaci di Barga
- Piano di Conca
- Pieve Fosciana
- Corsanico-Bargecchia
- Borgo a Mozzano
- San Romano in Garfagnana
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Stiava?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 45.1 km (28 mi) from Stiava, roughly 1 hr of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Stiava?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Stiava?
10 parks are within reach of Stiava, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Stiava?
For Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.