Lukavice lies in the valley of the stream of the same name and along the road connecting Žamberk and Letohrad. Until 1950, Letohrad was called Kyšperk. The town combines a varied architectural history with destinations in the surrounding countryside: churches and local history sit alongside forests, hills and views. This lets you plan a stay with cultural stops and time outdoors, without committing to a single excursion destination.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Lukavice v Čechách railway station is on railway line 021 and is part of the IREDO integrated transport system. When planning your train journey, it is worth checking the timetable for your travel date. The station building or passenger shelter at the station is accessible to people with reduced mobility. As station conditions may change, check them before you travel.

Church, Chapel and Local History

The Church of St Philip and St James is first documented in the parish list of the Archdiocese of Prague from 1344 to 1350. Its present-day form resulted from extensions in 1639, 1705 and 1721; the tower was altered in 1878. The early written record and later building work offer different insights into the history of the church building.

Another stop in the town’s history is the Chapel of St John of Nepomuk, dating from 1865. Six protected lime trees surround it. The entrance gate to the original cemetery also has a precise historical date: it dates from 1699 and is made of coarse-grained sandstone. The church, chapel and cemetery gate each reveal a different aspect of local heritage—from a long religious tradition to specific architectural forms and materials.

The “Muchova lípa” is associated with Alfons Mucha’s painting “Přísaha Omladiny pod Slovanskou lípou”. The unusual growth of what was then a mighty tree was depicted artistically in the painting. This connection to art adds a cultural trace to the architectural history of the landscape.

Forest and Viewpoints

Šafranice is a protected mixed forest with mighty oaks. Another view of the surroundings opens up from Mechnáč Hill, 1.5 kilometres from the railway stop. From there, you can see across the cadastral area of Lukavice and, in clear weather, as far as the Orlické Mountains. A walk around the wooded Karlovice Hill offers views of nearby towns and up to eight church towers. The viewpoints differ: Mechnáč overlooks Lukavice and, in clear weather, the mountains, while Karlovice combines a walk with a panorama of towns and church towers.

Cycle Route and Other Activities

The Žamberk–Lukavice–Letohrad cycle route connects Žamberk and Letohrad via Lukavice. This makes the town part of a regional connection, while the forest and hills offer other perspectives on the surroundings. Sport fishing is possible in the Mostiska and Záhořský rybník ponds. These options appeal to different interests: the cycle route connects three place names, while the ponds are listed as fishing destinations.

Visits and Reservations

The museum in Lukavice offers visits outside its stated opening hours by prior arrangement. If you are planning a visit, agree on the time and conditions in advance. This means the museum remains a possible stop in your travel plans, even if a visit is not limited to regular opening hours.

The Sokolovna is a municipal venue for sporting, cultural and social events. Its tennis courts can also be reserved. Check the reservation arrangements in advance if you plan to use them. The museum, Sokolovna and destinations in the countryside thus offer different ways to tailor your stay to your own interests.

Discover more destinations: Rviště, Jablonne Nad Orlici, Bučina, Plchovice, Zamberk, Zálší, Stradouň, Dlouhá Třebová

For the broader travel overview: Okres Ústí Nad Orlicí.