National parks near Castel Viscardo, Umbria
Castel Viscardo sits inside the Orvieto area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Orvieto for the full write-up.
Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Castel Viscardo, Umbria — 103 km (64.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 58 min behind the wheel.
Monti Sibillini, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Circeo, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Majella, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Archipelago of La Maddalena are better with a night booked nearby.
Castel Viscardo has a population of about 1,085.
Monti Sibillini
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Tuscan Archipelago
Circeo
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise
National parks near Castel Viscardo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 103 km (64.1 mi) | 1 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 124 km (76.8 mi) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 132 km (82.2 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 143 km (88.8 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Circeo National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 185 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 185 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 273 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 28 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 Castel Viscardo 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 → Circeo | 137 km (85.1 mi) | 2 hr 28 min |
| Monti Sibillini → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Tuscan Archipelago | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from Castel Viscardo
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 Castel Viscardo?
Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 103 km (64.1 mi) from Castel Viscardo, roughly 1 hr 58 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Castel Viscardo?
Yes — Monti Sibillini National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Castel Viscardo?
10 parks are within reach of Castel Viscardo, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Castel Viscardo?
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.