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National parks near Chioggia, Veneto

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Chioggia, Veneto — 105 km (65.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr behind the wheel.

Dolomiti Bellunesi, Brijuni, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Triglav, Risnjak, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Stelvio, Northern Velebit, Cinque Terre, and Plitvice Lakes are better with a night booked nearby.

Chioggia has a population of about 46,951.

National parks near Chioggia

Parks ranked by distance from Chioggia
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park105 km (65.3 mi)2 hrDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park122 km (75.7 mi)2 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park158 km (98.1 mi)2 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park177 km (110 mi)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Risnjak National Park186 km (116 mi)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park190 km (118 mi)3 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Stelvio National Park195 km (121 mi)3 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
Northern Velebit National Park222 km (138 mi)3 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Cinque Terre National Park236 km (147 mi)3 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Plitvice Lakes National Park263 km (163 mi)4 hr 19 minBest 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.

Month-by-month detail for Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Chioggia 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 Chioggia
PairApartEstimated drive
Brijuni → Risnjak88.7 km (55.1 mi)1 hr 45 min
Triglav → Risnjak122 km (76.1 mi)2 hr 15 min
Dolomiti Bellunesi → Triglav140 km (86.8 mi)2 hr 30 min
Brijuni → Triglav162 km (101 mi)2 hr 50 min

Planning a trip from Chioggia

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 Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Chioggia?

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 105 km (65.3 mi) from Chioggia, roughly 2 hr of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Chioggia?

Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Chioggia?

10 parks are within reach of Chioggia, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.