National parks near Sant'Apollinare, Veneto
Sant'Apollinare sits inside the Rovigo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rovigo for the full write-up.
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Sant'Apollinare, Veneto — 125 km (77.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 17 min behind the wheel.
Dolomiti Bellunesi, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Brijuni make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Cinque Terre, Triglav, Risnjak, Northern Velebit, and Monti Sibillini are better with a night booked nearby.
Sant'Apollinare has a population of about 1,397.
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Brijuni
Stelvio
Cinque Terre
National parks near Sant'Apollinare
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 125 km (77.4 mi) | 2 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 133 km (82.4 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 149 km (92.8 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 154 km (95.4 mi) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 190 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 196 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 216 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 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 Sant'Apollinare 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 |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Sant'Apollinare
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 Sant'Apollinare?
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 125 km (77.4 mi) from Sant'Apollinare, roughly 2 hr 17 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sant'Apollinare?
Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Brijuni National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Sant'Apollinare?
10 parks are within reach of Sant'Apollinare, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sant'Apollinare?
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.