National parks near Verona, Veneto
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Verona, Veneto — 114 km (70.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 7 min behind the wheel.
Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Cinque Terre, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Val Grande, Brijuni, Triglav, Berchtesgaden, and Risnjak are better with a night booked nearby.
Verona has a population of about 258,031.
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Stelvio
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Val Grande
National parks near Verona
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 114 km (70.7 mi) | 2 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 123 km (76.4 mi) | 2 hr 15 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 140 km (86.7 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 178 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 186 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 280 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 284 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 38 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 Verona 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 |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Verona
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 Verona
- Legnago
- Cerea
- Malcesine
- San Giovanni Lupatoto
- San Bonifacio
- Villafranca di Verona
- Bussolengo
- Bovolone
- Zevio
- San Martino Buon Albergo
- Pescantina
- Beccacivetta
- Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella
- Valeggio sul Mincio
- Lugagnano
- Isola della Scala
- Peschiera del Garda
- Sommacampagna
- Nogara
- Vigasio
- Negrar
- San Pietro in Cariano
- Povegliano Veronese
- Dossobuono
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Verona?
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 114 km (70.7 mi) from Verona, roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Verona?
Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Stelvio National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Verona?
10 parks are within reach of Verona, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Verona?
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.