Experience Cerkno in your own way

Cerkno is an area in the Cerkno-Idrija foothills, known for its interesting rivers with pure-bred brown trout, its unspoilt nature, which is part of the Natura 2000 area, and its rich flora and fauna.

If you are interested in prehistory, visit the Divje Babe Archaeological Park, one of the most important Stone Age sites in the world. Here, the bones of more than 60 different animal species have been found, as well as the tools and hearths of ice-age man.

And if you’re into more recent history, a visit to the Franja Partisan Hospital, located in the narrow Pasica Gorge, is a must. During the Second World War, a well-equipped secret partisan hospital operated here, treating the most seriously wounded.

If it’s outdoor exercise you’re after rather than history, Cerkno has plenty to offer in both summer and winter. The Cerkno Ski Centre is an important destination for day trippers and recreational skiers. At an altitude of 800 to 1300 m, it offers 18 km of slopes of varying difficulty and a wide range of additional facilities.

Active in Cerkno

Cyclists, especially mountain bikers, will enjoy the surrounding hills, where there are numerous trails of varying difficulty levels, or the Bike & Fun Park Cerkno.

Hikers won’t be bored either. There are numerous hiking and walking trails. Among the peaks, the 1630 m high Porezen is a favourite. More demanding hill climbers can climb at the Lutne skale climbing area or the Črni vrh boulders above Cerkno.

You can swim in the Cerkno Spa and in the natural baths, which are common in the Cerkno area. In summer, when temperatures often rise above 30 degrees, you can find them along the Idrijca River.

The Idrijca River is also very popular among sport fishing enthusiasts, as it is home to the sockeye trout.

In winter, the Cerkno ski center is the liveliest. Here you can ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, toboggan or play in the snow park.