National parks near Santa Maria Maddalena, Veneto
Santa Maria Maddalena sits inside the Rovigo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rovigo for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Santa Maria Maddalena, Veneto — 118 km (73.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 11 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Brijuni, and Cinque Terre make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Triglav, Risnjak, Monti Sibillini, and Tuscan Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Santa Maria Maddalena has a population of about 8,174.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Brijuni
Cinque Terre
Stelvio
National parks near Santa Maria Maddalena
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 118 km (73.1 mi) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 127 km (78.6 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 143 km (88.8 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 170 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 196 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 263 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Santa Maria Maddalena 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Brijuni | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min |
Planning a trip from Santa Maria Maddalena
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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Maria Maddalena?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 118 km (73.1 mi) from Santa Maria Maddalena, roughly 2 hr 11 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Maria Maddalena?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Cinque Terre National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Santa Maria Maddalena?
10 parks are within reach of Santa Maria Maddalena, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Maria Maddalena?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.