National parks near Uzzano, Tuscany
Uzzano sits inside the Lucca area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Lucca for the full write-up.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Uzzano, Tuscany — 57.6 km (35.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 14 min 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, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Stelvio, and Val Grande are better with a night booked nearby.
Uzzano has a population of about 152.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
National parks near Uzzano
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 57.6 km (35.8 mi) | 1 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 82.5 km (51.3 mi) | 1 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 84 km (52.2 mi) | 1 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 133 km (82.5 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 234 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 281 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 298 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 50 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 Uzzano 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 Uzzano
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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- Montecatini-Terme
- Agliana
- Monsummano Terme
- Pescia
- Quarrata
- Pieve a Nievole
- Borgo a Buggiano
- Margine Coperta-Traversagna
- Cantagrillo-Casalguidi
- Montale
- Lamporecchio
- Ponte Buggianese
- San Rocco
- Santa Lucia
- Campo Tizzoro
- Cintolese
- Chiesina Uzzanese
- Stazione
- Valenzatico
- San Marcello Pistoiese
- Sambuca Pistoiese
- Catena
- Vignole-Olmi
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Uzzano?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 57.6 km (35.8 mi) from Uzzano, roughly 1 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Uzzano?
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 Uzzano?
10 parks are within reach of Uzzano, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Uzzano?
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.