National parks near Foligno, Umbria
Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Foligno, Umbria — 45 km (27.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr behind the wheel.
Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Majella, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise make a full day trip — leave early. Circeo, Tuscan Archipelago, Kornati, Brijuni, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano are better with a night booked nearby.
Foligno has a population of about 56,918.
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Majella
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise
Circeo
National parks near Foligno
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 45 km (27.9 mi) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 89 km (55.3 mi) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 126 km (78.2 mi) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Majella National Park | 148 km (91.7 mi) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Circeo National Park | 186 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 201 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Foligno 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Majella → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise | 41.2 km (25.6 mi) | 56 min |
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella | 58.8 km (36.5 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise | 79.7 km (49.5 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
Planning a trip from Foligno
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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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Foligno?
Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 45 km (27.9 mi) from Foligno, roughly 1 hr of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Foligno?
Yes — Monti Sibillini National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Majella National Park, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Foligno?
10 parks are within reach of Foligno, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Foligno?
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.