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National parks near Terni, Umbria

Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Terni, Umbria — 62.1 km (38.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 18 min behind the wheel.

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

Terni has a population of about 111,189.

National parks near Terni

Parks ranked by distance from Terni
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Monti Sibillini National Park62.1 km (38.6 mi)1 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park76.7 km (47.6 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park129 km (80.1 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park131 km (81.4 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park144 km (89.8 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park160 km (99.6 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park197 km (122 mi)3 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Vesuvius National Park244 km (152 mi)4 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Kornati National Park258 km (160 mi)4 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park273 km (170 mi)4 hr 28 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 Terni 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 Terni
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 Terni

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 Terni?

Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 62.1 km (38.6 mi) from Terni, roughly 1 hr 18 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Terni?

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

How many national parks are near Terni?

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

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

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.