Horní Lukavice: Village Green, Local History and Cycling Route

The historic centre of Horní Lukavice is arranged around a small rectangular village green. It is also home to examples of sacred architecture, traces of vanished settlements and the CT 2187 cycling route. These topics are relevant in different ways when planning your trip: the townscape and local history can be explored regardless of specific dates, while it is worth checking current information about the cycling route, bathing area and bus services.

Historic Centre: Village Green and Buildings

The historic centre lies east of the I/27 road, along the road to Dolní Lukavice and a local stream. It consists of rural farmsteads arranged around a small rectangular village green. The farmsteads around the green include preserved gateways. The green is the central reference point, while the farmsteads and their gateways shape the architectural character of the area.

A late Baroque chapel stands on the village green and is listed as a historically valuable structure. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk on the main road in Horní Lukavice is also listed as a historically valuable structure. Their locations and forms differ: the chapel is on the village green, while the statue stands on the main road.

Written History and Former Settlements

Horní Lukavice is mentioned in written records as early as 1216. Tiles and vessels were found at the site of the Horní Lukavice fortress. The dated written record and the archaeological finds offer different points of reference: one records an early written mention, while the others identify specific objects found at the fortress site.

Vanished villages are also part of the area's history. Lomy was located in the cadastral area of Horní Lukavice, west of the road, and was destroyed by Mansfeld's troops at the beginning of the Thirty Years' War. The forest now called Háj marks the site of another former village. This village probably disappeared during the Hussite Wars. The dates therefore differ considerably: Lomy belongs to the beginning of the Thirty Years' War, while the village at Háj probably disappeared during the Hussite Wars.

Landscape, Cycling Route and Bathing Area

West of Horní Lukavice, the Dražky meadows give way to the U Vojtěcha forest. A restored and consecrated wayside shrine stands there. Local legend links it to Saint Adalbert.

The local CT 2187 cycling route connects Chlumčany and Letiny via Horní Lukavice, Dolní Lukavice, Krasavce, Vodomety and Řenče. Check the current route markings and conditions before setting out.

Koupaliště Horní Lukavice is located north of the village on the Lukavický potok and is a place for recreation and relaxation. As it operates seasonally, check the current conditions before your trip.

Bus Services and Events

Traditional community events are held regularly in Horní Lukavice. As dates vary, check the event schedule if you would like to plan your stay around an event.

The village has very good bus connections for getting there. Timetables can change, so check the current schedule before you travel.

Discover more destinations: Dvorec, Mladý Smolivec, Dolní Lukavice, Horšice, Čížkov U Blovic, Chocenice, Otěšice, Spalene Porici

For the broader travel overview: Plzeň-Jih.