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Deskle

Municipality of Kanal ob Soči, Slovenia · Europe

About Deskle

Deskle works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kanal, 17km from Tolmin Gorge.

Deskle is a town located in Municipality of Kanal ob Soči, Slovenia. With a population of 1,279, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Deskle 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 Deskle to your route.

About Deskle

Deskle (pronounced [ˈdeːsklɛ]; Italian: Descla) is a settlement on the left bank of the Soča River, opposite Anhovo, in the Municipality of Kanal ob Soči in the Littoral region of Slovenia. The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint George and belongs to the Diocese of Koper.

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Where is Deskle located?

Deskle is located in Municipality of Kanal ob Soči, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0531 latitude, 13.6138 longitude.

What is the population of Deskle?

Deskle has a population of approximately 1,279 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,279
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Kanal ob Soči
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
46.0531, 13.6138

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 Deskle

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Solkan Bridge

The 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Soča Valley

Valley of the turquoise Soca river below the Julian Alps, followed by a scenic road from Bovec through Kobarid to Tolmin.

22 km · about 25 min drive

restaurant

Hiša Franko

Ana Roš's three-Michelin-star farmhouse restaurant in Staro Selo outside Kobarid, cooking hyper-local Soča Valley ingredients: mountain cheese, river trout, foraged herbs. A pilgrimage-level food detour booked months ahead.

22 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Kozjak Waterfall

A 15 m waterfall near Kobarid that pours into an underground-feeling amphitheatre chamber, its emerald plunge pool lit by a single opening in the rock. An easy 30-minute walk from the parking by the Soča.

23 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.

29 km · about 35 min 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Triglav National Park

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Deskle

  • Right hereSolkan 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.
  • 22 kmSoča ValleyValley of the turquoise Soca river below the Julian Alps, followed by a scenic road from Bovec through Kobarid to Tolmin.
  • 41 kmPredil PassA 1,156 m pass on the Slovenian-Italian border above Bovec, guarded by the ruined Predil fortress; its sweeping curves pair perfectly with the nearby Mangart and Vršič roads on a Julian Alps loop.
  • 43 kmMangart Saddle RoadSlovenia's highest-reaching road at 2055m, a narrow single-track shelf road with no guardrails climbing to a dramatic saddle beneath the Mangart peak.
  • 44 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.
  • 48 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 Deskle.

Kanal

🇸🇮 Slovenia

4 km awayPop. 1,269

San Floriano del Collio

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 297

Stregna

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 58

Dobrovo

🇸🇮 Slovenia

9 km awayPop. 334

Solkan

🇸🇮 Slovenia

9 km awayPop. 3,227

San Leonardo

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 113

Merso di Sopra

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 380

Prepotto

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 128

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