Lukovany: Church, Traditions and Cycling Routes

Lukovany’s cultural and active side can be explored through specific highlights: the Romanesque Church of St. Wenceslas (Kostel sv. Václava), the traditional dress reconstructed in 2024 and the 30-kilometre Stezka permoníků circular route through the town. Another route leads from the Oslava Valley to Bílý potok through the former Rosicko-Oslavany hard-coal mining district. Seasonal activities in the woods just beyond Lukovany are also options to consider when planning your trip.

Kostel sv. Václava and Local Culture

The Church of St. Wenceslas (Kostel sv. Václava) is a Romanesque building dating from before 1300 and is listed as a cultural monument under registration number 0800/1. Inside the church is a Baroque pulpit dating from 1716. The building thus brings together two distinct periods in art history: Romanesque architecture and later Baroque furnishings. For travellers interested in sacred architecture, this combination is a distinctive cultural highlight in Lukovany. If you would like to see the pulpit and church interior, check current visiting arrangements before your visit.

Another way to explore local culture is through Lukovany’s traditional dress. It was reconstructed in 2024 using several surviving pieces of the original costume and written descriptions that had been found. At the 2024 celebrations, the reconstructions were presented alongside local children’s and youth folklore, a performance of the traditional fair ritual, and songs and dances once performed at celebrations. Here, traditional dress, folklore and past festival customs take centre stage—a different perspective from the church’s architectural history.

Cycling Routes with Different Characteristics

The Stezka permoníků is a 30-kilometre circular route that passes through Lukovany and is suitable for cycling and hiking. The section between Zbýšov and Lukovany follows stony, very wet forest tracks and includes three maintained fords. The stated distance refers to the entire loop; the details about the surface and fords apply to this section. Check the signage and route conditions before setting out. Rain and seasonal maintenance can change the condition of the tracks.

The Hornická Stezka has a different focus: it leads from the Oslava Valley to Bílý potok through the former Rosicko-Oslavany hard-coal mining district and highlights mining heritage sites. When choosing a route, the priorities therefore differ: the Stezka permoníků offers a circular route suitable for cycling and hiking, with the described trail conditions; the Hornická Stezka focuses on mining history along the way. Before setting out on this route too, check the current conditions.

Seasonal Activities in the Woods and Nature

In the woods just beyond Lukovany, people gather mushrooms in autumn and pick blackberries in summer. Both activities are seasonal; conditions and access may vary. Plan accordingly and check access conditions locally. This is a different planning consideration from the routes: here, the season and access matter, while on the Stezka permoníků, particular attention should be paid to the described trail conditions on the section between Zbýšov and Lukovany.

A local pond beside the road from Zakřany to Lukovany is considered a place to stop for fishing. If you plan to visit, first check local access conditions. Together, the church, local traditions, routes with different focuses and seasonal outdoor activities offer several specific ways to enjoy a stay in Lukovany, without all activities following the same schedule.

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