Vigantice lies in a valley formed by the Hážovka stream. A special connection with nature can also be found at the church tower: there, the Catholic Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord provides a summer colony of the critically endangered lesser horseshoe bat with shelter. The church thus combines a prominent local landmark with a habitat for this bat species.

Valley, wet meadows and seasonal nature

Měřístek, a stream of natural interest, is part of the Hážovka water network. Wet meadows also shape the local natural landscape: the rare gladiolus imbricatus grows in some, and two orchid species also grow in some of them. Seasonal conditions for observing them may vary.

Another seasonal note concerns the corncrake. In summer, this protected bird can be heard in several meadows in Vigantice. The plants and the bird’s call offer different ways to engage with the landscape: here, the focus is on wet meadows and rare plants; there, on a summertime wildlife sound. The church tower adds the protection of a bat colony to these nature themes.

Hiking, cross-country skiing and other routes

Two routes are described for hiking. Both pass through Súš, but have different destinations and trail markings. One recommended hike starts at the Na Suši signpost and follows a yellow-marked hiking trail to Hutisko-Solanec. Another pleasant route runs via Súš and Sůlovská cesta along a blue-marked hiking trail to Díly. When choosing between the options, you can use their directions and trail markings as a guide. Routes and markings may change; check them before your hike.

The route from Súš to Hutisko-Solanec is also used in winter for cross-country skiing. Snow conditions are crucial. Cross-country skiing is therefore a seasonal option on the same route described for hiking, although hiking and winter activities depend on different conditions.

For a quieter stay, walks and relaxation are possible at “u skály” in Kopcích. Another way to explore the area is by bike: you can ride via Súš to Dolní Bečva. This cycling connection differs from the hikes mentioned above in its mode of transport and destination. Alongside the two marked routes, there is also a place for a walk and a cycling connection as separate options in the area.

Church and traces of geological history

The Catholic Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord was built between 1911 and 1913 in the Neo-Gothic style. Its construction period and architecture give the village a clear historical connection; at the same time, its tower is home to a colony of lesser horseshoe bats in summer. The building’s history and nature are not separate themes here, but come together in the same place.

Another trace of the village’s history can be found at Vápenky. Limestone was once quarried there, and fossils of Mesozoic animals have also been found at the site. These two details tell different stories: the former quarrying concerns the use of the rock, while the fossil finds point to geological history. Vápenky thus adds a geological perspective to the church and wet meadows.

Putting Vigantice in context as a travel destination

For orientation, Vigantice lies on the road from Rožnov, via Hutisko-Solanec, onward to Velké Karlovice. The hiking routes, cross-country skiing on the route to Hutisko-Solanec and the cycling connection to Dolní Bečva also offer different activities, each varying by destination and season.

Discover more destinations: Jablůnka, Zašová, Lhota U Vsetína, Valašská Polanka, Střelná, Hrachovec, Vidče, Pozděchov.

For the broader travel overview: Vsetín District.