National parks near Cartura, Veneto
Cartura sits inside the Padua area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Padua for the full write-up.
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Cartura, Veneto — 99.2 km (61.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 55 min behind the wheel.
Dolomiti Bellunesi, Brijuni, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Stelvio make a full day trip — leave early. Triglav, Cinque Terre, Risnjak, Northern Velebit, and Berchtesgaden are better with a night booked nearby.
Cartura has a population of about 2,094.
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Brijuni
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Stelvio
Triglav
National parks near Cartura
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 99.2 km (61.6 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 155 km (96.4 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 158 km (98.1 mi) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 166 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 170 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Triglav National Park | 197 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 218 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 255 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 268 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi 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 Cartura 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Brijuni | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
| Brijuni → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Cartura
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 Cartura?
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 99.2 km (61.6 mi) from Cartura, roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Cartura?
Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Brijuni National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Stelvio National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Cartura?
10 parks are within reach of Cartura, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Cartura?
For Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.