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Stelvio National Park
Stelvio National Park is a national park in Italy, established in 1935, covering 597 km² (231 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Italy's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 597 km²
- Established
- 1935
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BZO · 63 km
Nearest airports to Stelvio National Park
- 1 BZO63 kmstraight line
- 2Il Caravaggio International AirportBGY108 kmstraight lineOrio al Serio (BG), Italy
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- 3 INN109 kmstraight line
Innsbruck, AustriaMore about Stelvio National Park
Stelvio National Park is one of 29 national parks in Italy. It covers 597 km² (59,741 ha) — about 76% of the size of New York City, making it the #16 largest national park in Italy (3.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1935, 91 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Italy (the first dates from 1922). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Stelvio National Park
The closest airport is Bolzano Airport (BZO), about 63 km away — around 1 h 22 min by car; alternatively Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 108 km). Other national parks within reach include Swiss National Park (170 km²), Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park (150 km²), Hohe Tauern National Park (1,856 km²) and Val Grande National Park (170 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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