Lukoveček – Nature, Trails and Living Culture

Lukoveček combines protected woodland landscapes, unusual rock and water features, short excursions and living traditions. Here you can explore natural monuments with woodland tuff springs, follow an educational trail along the Fryštácký potok, plan cycling and hiking routes or discover the village through its chapels and recurring events. This makes Lukoveček particularly suitable for travellers who do not want to view nature experiences, culture and activities separately.

Natural Monuments and Distinctive Landscapes

The Pod Obecním kopcem natural monument lies approximately 3.3 km northeast of Lukoveček at an elevation of 480 to 565 m. It protects woodland tuff springs; species-rich beech forest communities dominate the local woodland, which also contains several forest springs. Another natural monument is Pernikářská. Its protected woodland includes a tuff spring, while the surrounding area serves several bird species as a refuge and breeding habitat.

Fossils have been found near Lukoveček in the limestone known as Dubové hory. East of the disused quarry lies a flooded quarry known as Doležalova skala or Mořské oko. North of Lukoveček there is a disused sandstone-wall quarry that was designated a significant landscape-forming feature in 2004. The Ondřejovsko natural monument is also located in the cadastral territory of Lukoveček. These diverse landscape features give the village several distinct themes for nature observation and exploration.

Educational Trail, Cycling and Sport

For a manageable excursion, the approximately 1 km-long educational trail along the Fryštácký potok is a good choice. It begins at the bridge at the place called “Pod dědinů” and runs upstream along the stream from the village centre. Four information boards accompany the route. The focus is therefore not only on the route itself, but also on the opportunity to learn about the surroundings through specific explanations.

A 40 km cycling route also passes through Lukoveček, via Holešov, Lukoveček, Fryšták, Březová, Rusava, Lukoveček and Velká Bystřice. Those looking for a more demanding hike can take the Rusavské chodníčky route, a 12 km moderately difficult trail with 510 metres of ascent. It passes via the Lukoveček turn-off. For a stay with children, the multi-purpose sports complex in Lukoveček includes an artificial-turf pitch for football, nohejbal, volleyball and basketball. The complex also has a children’s play area with a rope pyramid, swings, toddler seesaws and a slide with a tower.

Chapels, a Monument and Regional Traditions

A chapel was built in the centre of Lukoveček in 1879; the new chapel was solemnly consecrated on 21 September 1884. A monument to the first Czechoslovak president, T. G. Masaryk, stands near the chapel. It was erected in 1932 and unveiled again in 1945. Thus, apart from its natural attractions, Lukoveček also has specific historical points of reference.

The annual events calendar brings several distinctive highlights. The Končinová tradition is regularly observed with a carnival procession led by a shaggy bear and the symbolic burial of the double bass. A tasting of Slivovice takes place around the turn of February and March. At the regularly held “Dračky a mašlovačky” event, visitors can try traditional crafts. Around the turn of July and August, the “Festiválek na Kopečku” is dedicated to folk and country music.

Discover More Places

For your further search, you can also include Všemina, Spytihněv, Kaňovice, Štítná Nad Vláří-Popov, Bělov, Hostišová, Halenkovice and Hrivinuv Ujezd in your plans.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zlín District.