Cerkno

Unforgettable panoramic views from a bicycle

Embark on an authentic adventure and explore hills and gorges, valleys and passes with spectacular views, riding through woods, above ravines, past pastures and colourful meadows. You can choose between short and easy, and longer, more challenging tours. You can, for instance, journey over the Cerkno Hills from Tolmin to Idrija or enjoy the circular route through the Nature 2000 area and the picturesque villages with homesteads typical of Idrija and Cerkno.

Explore the Cerkno region on foot

Choose one of the mountain paths and transversal hiking trails winding through the Cerkno region. The marked and well-maintained hiking paths, which are also great for Nordic walking, allow you to enjoy hiking in all seasons. Conquer Mount Porezen, which, at 1,630 m, is the highest peak in the Cerkno Hills and affords breath-taking views of the Lower Bohinj Mountains and the Julian Alps, or set out to France Bevk's homestead in Zakojca from Cerkno.

Need an adrenaline rush?

Grab a mountain bike and ride down the winding forest trails of the Cerkno Bike Park. There are several downhill trails of various difficulties and a flowtrail under the mountain’s six-chair lift. Visit the Lutne Skale climbing area, which offers 46 climbing routes and is ideal for both beginners and experienced climbers, as the difficulty levels go all the way up to grade 9.

Follow the paths of Cerkno's rich cultural heritage

Take a walk to the Franja Partisan Hospital, hidden deep inside the Pasice Gorge, or descend from the Šebrelje Plane to the Divje Babe I Cave, where a 60,000-year-old Neanderthal whistle was found. Get to know the region's history and cultural heritage in the Cerkno Museum.

International Jazz Festival

In May, Cerkno becomes the Slovenian capital of jazz. The festival delivers three nights of both distinguished and up-and-coming performers from around the world who share a love of discovering new directions in jazz and expanding their musical horizons. It is accompanied by activities such as workshops, exhibitions, etc., and is also famous for its lively "after-party" scene in a select location in Cerkno.

Bevk Days

In September, you can attend a series of cultural, entertainment and educational events for all generations, dedicated to the famous Slovenian writer France Bevk. Every year, the main event is held on Sunday. Walk along the Bevk Path from Cerkno to Zakojca where the author spent his childhood. After the cultural programme outside the Bevk homestead, treat yourself to a Bevk lunch on the tourist farm Pri Flandru.

For beneficial effects on your body

Feel the beneficial effects of the thermal water flowing into Slovenia’s only Alpine spa, which is part of the Cerkno Hotel. The thermal water with a rich chemical composition is pumped from the depth of 2,000 metres. Visit the Šebrelje Plain to witness the powerful energies of the Idria Fault. Focus on yourself and refill your energy outdoors with a unique forest "selfness" service.

Pamper your taste buds with authentic Cerkno flavours

The Cerkno region boasts a diverse and delicious cuisine that will impress even the most fussy of eaters. The Smukavc stew, Šebreljski želodec (a cured meat product), the Pajtičke pastry and Cerkljanska rezina (the Cerkno cake) are only some of the dishes on offer. To work up your appetite for the regional delicacies, try Cerkno Hotel's house walnut aperitif, which takes its name from the well-known Cerkno Laufarji.