Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Cerkno Pass

Cerkno Pass

Cerkljanski vrh

Slovenia · Cerkljansko Hills (Goriška)

770m

Key Facts

Elevation
770m
Route length
16 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
1
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SCerkno
16 km · max 9%
Cerkno Pass (770m)
Descent
EIdrija
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A pass connecting Cerkno with the Idrija valley. The area is known for the Franja Partisan Hospital, a secret WWII hospital hidden in a narrow gorge, now a museum and national monument.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

254m338m422m505m589m0 km10 km20 km589m
429m gain
468m loss
366m → 589m → 327m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

1

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.

Coordinates

Summit
46.1167°N, 13.9833°E
Start (Cerkno)
46.1281°N, 13.9822°E
End (Idrija)
46.0014°N, 14.0278°E
#wwii-history#partisan-heritage

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