National parks near Santa Maria, Veneto
Santa Maria sits inside the Conegliano area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Conegliano for the full write-up.
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Santa Maria, Veneto — 22.5 km (14 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 36 min behind the wheel.
Dolomiti Bellunesi is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Triglav, Stelvio, and Brijuni make a full day trip — leave early. Berchtesgaden, Risnjak, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Northern Velebit, and Cinque Terre are better with a night booked nearby.
Santa Maria has a population of about 353.
National parks near Santa Maria
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 22.5 km (14 mi) | 36 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Triglav National Park | 131 km (81.4 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 141 km (87.6 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 183 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 197 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 244 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 260 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 287 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 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 Santa Maria 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 |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Triglav | 140 km (86.8 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Triglav → Berchtesgaden | 146 km (90.5 mi) | 2 hr 36 min |
| Triglav → Brijuni | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min |
Planning a trip from Santa Maria
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.
Other towns in Provincia di Treviso
- Treviso
- Conegliano
- Vittorio Veneto
- Montebelluna
- Castelfranco Veneto
- Mogliano Veneto
- Oderzo
- Lancenigo-Villorba
- Spresiano
- Ponzano
- Pieve di Soligo
- Paese
- San Vendemiano
- Santa Lucia di Piave
- Col San Martino
- Casale sul Sile
- Farra di Soligo
- Mareno di Piave
- Motta di Livenza
- Caerano di San Marco
- Quinto di Treviso
- Priula-Colfosco
- Preganziol
- Roncade
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Maria?
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 22.5 km (14 mi) from Santa Maria, roughly 36 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Maria?
Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Triglav National Park, Stelvio National Park, and Brijuni National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Santa Maria?
10 parks are within reach of Santa Maria, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Maria?
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.