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Cerkno

Municipality of Cerkno, Slovenia · Europe

About Cerkno

Cerkno works well as a base: 20 minutes from Spodnja Idrija, 20km from Lake Bohinj.

Cerkno is a town located in Municipality of Cerkno, Slovenia. With a population of 1,596, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cerkno sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cerkno to your route.

About Cerkno

Cerkno (pronounced [ˈtsèːɾknɔ]; Italian: Circhina; German: Kirchheim) is a small town in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It has around 2,000 inhabitants and is the administrative centre of the Cerkno Hills. It is the seat of the Municipality of Cerkno. Cerkno is a small but important local cultural center in the

Read more traditional Littoral region near Idrija. It is known for the Laufarija carnival, a spring festival with carved wooden masks; for Franja Partisan Hospital (Partizanska bolnica Franja); for a Partisan hospital from World War II; and as a ski resort.

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Where is Cerkno located?

Cerkno is located in Municipality of Cerkno, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1253 latitude, 13.9827 longitude.

What is the population of Cerkno?

Cerkno has a population of approximately 1,596 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,596
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Cerkno
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.1253, 13.9827

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovenia

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required.

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Worth the detour from Cerkno

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Bohinj

Slovenia's largest natural lake, a tranquil emerald jewel surrounded by mountains within Triglav National Park, quieter and wilder than Bled.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Tolmin Gorge

The lowest and most southerly entry point to Triglav National Park, featuring a dramatic thermal spring emerging from a cave in the gorge wall.

20 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Savica Waterfall

Majestic 78-metre waterfall plunging from a cave mouth into a turquoise pool at the head of Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps.

24 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Jamnik Church

The lone church of Sts. Primus and Felician on a grassy ridge above Kranj, framed by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps: one of Slovenia's most photographed sunrise spots, especially above autumn fog seas.

24 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)

A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Bled

A fairy-tale glacial lake with a church-topped island, a cliffside medieval castle, and the Julian Alps as a spectacular backdrop.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Triglav National Park

Slovenia's only national park centered on Mount Triglav, with alpine lakes, gorges, and the Julian Alps.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Vintgar Gorge

A spectacular 1.6-kilometer gorge carved by the Radovna River, walkable via wooden platforms past rapids, pools, and a 13-meter waterfall.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Cerkno

  • 27 kmMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
  • 31 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
  • 34 kmSoča ValleyValley of the turquoise Soca river below the Julian Alps, followed by a scenic road from Bovec through Kobarid to Tolmin.
  • 39 kmVršič PassSlovenia's highest pass at 1611m with 50 numbered cobblestone hairpins, built by Russian POWs in WWI and now a popular Julian Alps motorcycle route.
  • 41 kmLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.
  • 42 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.

Driving in Slovenia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cerkno.

Spodnja Idrija

🇸🇮 Slovenia

11 km awayPop. 1,501

Gorenja Vas

🇸🇮 Slovenia

13 km awayPop. 1,192

Žiri

🇸🇮 Slovenia

13 km awayPop. 3,588

Idrija

🇸🇮 Slovenia

14 km awayPop. 5,955

Bohinjska Bistrica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

16 km awayPop. 1,767

Železniki

🇸🇮 Slovenia

18 km awayPop. 3,075

Tolmin

🇸🇮 Slovenia

20 km awayPop. 3,534

Škofja Loka

🇸🇮 Slovenia

25 km awayPop. 11,619

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