Rokytnice lies in the valley of the Rokytenka stream and within the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area. The local natural surroundings, a bike ride and cross-country skiing in winter offer different ways to plan your trip. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, first consider whether the landscape, cycling, a winter trip or an August event will shape your stay.
Landscape and geographical orientation
Rokytnice lies on the boundary between the ethnographic regions of South Wallachia and Slovácko. This location adds a cultural and geographical perspective to its natural setting. The European Natura 2000 sites Valentová and Na Koncoch are also within the Rokytnice planning area. Together with the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, they are specific geographical points of reference for a nature-focused stay.
Valentová and Na Koncoch
Valentová comprises alluvial forests along streams, flower-rich beech forests, mesic tall oat-grass meadows and numerous other wetland habitats. Na Koncoch is characterised by flower-rich beech forests, meadows, pastures, spring areas and alluvial forests along streams. The two sites share flower-rich beech forests and streamside alluvial forests. Other habitats provide different focal points: Valentová includes wet areas and tall oat-grass meadows, while Na Koncoch includes meadows, pastures and spring areas. This makes it possible to distinguish the two natural areas by their respective landscape features.
Another landscape feature is Jasla, an extensive meadow on the boundary between the cadastral areas of Rokytnice and Kochavec. There is a hunting lodge in the meadow; from there, Svatý Hostýn, about 60 kilometres away, can be seen in good visibility.
Cycling, cross-country skiing and an August event
Tourists and cyclists visit the natural surroundings of Rokytnice. For cycling trips, Route A provides a specific itinerary: it runs from Pitín via Rokytnice to Štítná nad Vláří. In winter, cross-country skiing is practised in the local area. This offers a choice of activities: a named cycling route or cross-country skiing as a winter activity.
A recurring event can also shape your trip planning. The Czech-Slovak gathering at Peňažné takes place every year on the penultimate Saturday in August, right at the state border, together with the partner municipality of Horná Súča. Its fixed place in the monthly calendar provides a recurring planning framework; check the exact date for the year in question.
Getting there and finding a holiday apartment
The timetable for bus route 193 is valid from 14 June to 12 December 2026. The route connects Slavičín, Šanov and Bojkovice and serves the Rokytnice, Obecní dům stop. Check the times for your travel day before setting off.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment, match your travel dates to the reason for your trip. The August gathering, winter cross-country skiing and the period when the bus route operates relate to different time frames. This can help you first determine whether an event, the season or the specified connection is the deciding factor in your plans. Then check specific listings against your own requirements.
Discover more destinations: Bohuslavice Nad Vláří, Tečovice, Jestrabi, Lipová, Slavičín, Jasenná, Lhotsko, Vysoké Pole
For the broader travel overview: Zlín District.
