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
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
↑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
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Image: Fanči Šarf / Public domain