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National parks near Acquasparta, Umbria

Acquasparta sits inside the Terni area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Terni for the full write-up.

Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Acquasparta, Umbria — 62.3 km (38.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 19 min behind the wheel.

Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Majella, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Circeo make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Kornati, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Vesuvius are better with a night booked nearby.

Acquasparta has a population of about 3,161.

National parks near Acquasparta

Parks ranked by distance from Acquasparta
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monti Sibillini National Park62.3 km (38.7 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park87.6 km (54.4 mi)1 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park142 km (88.4 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park144 km (89.6 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park146 km (91 mi)2 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park187 km (116 mi)3 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Kornati National Park257 km (160 mi)4 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park257 km (160 mi)4 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Vesuvius National Park260 km (162 mi)4 hr 17 minBest 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.

Month-by-month detail for Monti Sibillini National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Acquasparta are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Acquasparta
PairApartEstimated drive
Majella → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga54.5 km (33.9 mi)1 hr 10 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 min

Planning a trip from Acquasparta

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 Monti Sibillini National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Acquasparta?

Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 62.3 km (38.7 mi) from Acquasparta, roughly 1 hr 19 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Acquasparta?

Yes — Monti Sibillini National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Majella National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, and Circeo National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Acquasparta?

10 parks are within reach of Acquasparta, 6 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Acquasparta?

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.