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
Municipality of Cerkno, Slovenia · Europe
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.
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 theRead 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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Cerkno is located in Municipality of Cerkno, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1253 latitude, 13.9827 longitude.
Cerkno has a population of approximately 1,596 people, making it a town in Slovenia.
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natural wonder
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April to October
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