Vlčková – Nature, Trails and Regional Discoveries

Between Forest Landscapes and Marked Trails

Vlčková is located in the Hostýnské vrchy Nature Park and combines a harmonious cultural landscape with high landscape value. Particularly characteristic are the natural areas around the village: marked hiking trails lead to the protected Bzová natural area, while Ondřejovsko, with its rocky slopes, beech trees, sycamores and elms as well as its distinctly primeval-forest character, conveys a distinctive landscape impression of its own. Vlčková is therefore particularly interesting as a destination in the Czech Republic when nature experiences, trails and regional culture are to come together.

Hiking Around Vlčková

The marked hiking trails around Vlčková are suitable for hiking. There are rest areas and springs along the tourist trails, allowing you to plan your excursions around various points in the surrounding area. The circular trail “Hostýnskými vrchy IV (Okolo Vlčkové)” offers particularly clear orientation. It begins in the centre of Vlčková opposite the chapel and leads through the surroundings of the village. Anyone looking for accommodation in Vlčková can therefore choose the village as a starting point for an exploration that begins directly in the village centre.

The Bzová natural monument lies in the cadastral area of Vlčková and protects a primeval beech forest with sycamore and fir trees. Rare species found in the Bzová natural monument include Italian arum, stock dove, middle spotted woodpecker, goshawk and sparrowhawk. The ridge of Ondřejovsko and its wider surroundings are also considered an important breeding and refuge area for numerous bird species. These features give hiking a natural-history dimension without restricting the excursion to a single viewpoint.

Trails, Cycling and Regional Destinations

Vlčková also offers several points of connection for a regionally oriented tour. The Cyril and Methodius Trail runs directly through the village. Cycle Route 5034 connects Vlčková with Lukov. In the wider regional surroundings of Vlčková, you can reach the Přední skály rock formation on Ondřejovsko from the Okluka signpost via a green-marked hiking trail in less than half an hour. The stated time refers to this trail section starting at Okluka, not to travelling there from Vlčková.

From Zlín, Vlčková can be reached by car or bus via Štípa and Lukov.

Village Culture and Lukov Castle

The local history includes the Chapel of St Martin in Vlčková, which was built in 1900 in honour of Saint Martin. Another living tradition is the children’s event “Dětský den s hledáním pokladu” (“Children’s Day with a Treasure Hunt”): By 2026, the local gardeners’ organisation had held the event around the Gardeners’ House in Vlčková twelve times. This local tradition complements the experiences of nature and trails with an insight into the community life of the village.

The ruins of 13th-century Lukov Castle are also located in the vicinity of Vlčková. They can be reached on foot via a hiking trail. If, when looking for a hotel in Vlčková, you would like to consider historical destinations in addition to forests and trails, Lukov is one of the region’s specific points of interest. Other places for your research in the Czech Republic include Machová, Štítná Nad Vláří-Popov, Komárov, Bratřejov, Kelníky, Drnovice U Valašských Klobouk, Karlovice and Vlachovice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zlín District.