National parks near Gubbio, Umbria
Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Gubbio, Umbria — 74.3 km (46.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 32 min behind the wheel.
Flowering plateaus and limestone ridges of Umbria and the Marche.
Monti Sibillini National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Majella National Park, Brijuni National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Kornati National Park, and Circeo National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Gubbio has a population of about 14,378.
Monti Sibillini National Park
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Majella National Park
Brijuni National Park
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Best time to visit Monti Sibillini National Park. Getting to Monti Sibillini National Park.
National parks near Gubbio
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 74.3 km (46.2 mi) | 1 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 86.5 km (53.8 mi) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 127 km (79 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Majella National Park | 186 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 199 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 228 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 231 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 51 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 Gubbio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Monti Sibillini → Majella | 112 km (69.6 mi) | 2 hr 6 min |
| Monti Sibillini → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from Gubbio
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 Gubbio?
Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 74.3 km (46.2 mi) from Gubbio, roughly 1 hr 32 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Gubbio?
Yes — Monti Sibillini National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Gubbio?
10 parks are within reach of Gubbio, and 3 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Gubbio?
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.