Lutonina – Nature, Local History and Historic Trails

Lutonina combines a clearly defined natural area with a multifaceted local history. The village is home to the Průkopa Nature Monument, a described 12.2-kilometre route and examples of regional folk architecture. At the same time, Lutonina’s written history dates back to 1261.

Průkopa: protected natural area near Lutonina

The Průkopa Nature Monument was designated in 1993 and covers 2.56 hectares. Most of the protected area lies in the cadastral territory of Lutonina. Průkopa was first placed under protection on 12 July 1984. The species kruštík bahenní, kruštík růžkatý and kruštík širolistý occur in the nature monument. The designation Nature Monument refers to its protected status; it does not imply any further statements about accessibility or facilities.

A route through meadows and along the Baťa railway

The described 12.2-kilometre route is classified as moderately difficult. Approximately halfway along, the path turns towards Lutonina and passes through expansive meadows by Průkopa. The route also follows a cycle path along the trackbed of the never-completed Baťa railway. This creates an unusual connection between landscape and infrastructure history: the route passes through an open natural area while also following the traces of an unfinished railway project. Those looking for a longer route with a clear connection to nature and history will find a specifically described opportunity here to get to know Lutonina along the way.

From 1261 to railway planning

The first written mention of Lutonina dates from 1261 and is connected with the founding of the Cistercian monastery of Smilheim in Vizovice. This connection places the local history within a broader historical context without overshadowing Lutonina’s own name and development. Railway planning became a later focus: in 1934, the Baťa company began constructing the Zlín–Valašská Polanka railway line. The railway project was intended to be extended as far as Púchov.

Folk architecture and surviving landmarks

Smaller buildings also contribute to Lutonina’s character. The granary of the rural homestead No. 34 in Lutonina is a cultural monument. A timbered rural building of the type in which living quarters are connected with farm buildings is an example of folk architecture. Another specific landmark is the village smithy built in Lutonina in 1889: a copy of its stone section can be seen at the Valašské muzeum v přírodě in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. The local history can thus be traced both through the surviving buildings and through a museum outside Lutonina.

Local traditions in their historical context

The documented history of the village also includes a joint driven hunt with the MS Vizovice hunting association. It took place in early January; the eighth event described attracted participants from elsewhere and people from various parts of the Czech Republic. As this was a past event, no current event date can be inferred from it. For understanding Lutonina, however, the occasion shows that, alongside nature, routes and architectural history, community traditions are also part of the character of the village.

Choose accommodation in Lutonina

When searching for accommodation in Lutonina, you can therefore first decide on your preferred focus: the facts about the village range from the protected nature monument and the described route to a medieval mention, folk architecture and railway planning.

Discover more destinations

For your further search, you can also view Vizovice, Jestrabi, Petrůvka, Podhradí U Luhačovic, Hrivinuv Ujezd, Zádveřice-Raková, Újezd and Valašských Klobouk and Rokytnice.

For the overarching travel overview: Zlín District.