Holiday apartment in Podkopná Lhota: Discover nature and culture

A holiday apartment in Podkopná Lhota takes you to a wooded valley area below the 674-metre-high Kopná mountain. The Hostýnské vrchy Nature Park is located within the municipality and shapes the surrounding landscape. Those looking to combine nature, regional history and a range of event ideas with their family will find several starting points here for varied days.

Landscape between valley and mountains

The location below Kopná is not only a defining landscape feature, but also explains the name Podkopná Lhota: it is derived from the settlement’s position below the mountain. Blue-, green- and yellow-marked hiking trails run through the cadastral area. They lead through the southern part of the Hostýnské vrchy and give active excursions a clear regional direction, without requiring every day to follow the same rhythm.

The Kopřivná mountain is located nearby. Other mountains in the area include Holý vrch, Kelčský Javorník and Svéradov.

History and sights in Podkopná Lhota

Podkopná Lhota is considered an old settlement of colonial origin, probably dating from the 13th century. The first written reference dates from 1512. Historically, Podkopná Lhota belonged to the Lukov estate. Historical sights include the Chapel of St Wenceslas, built in 1922. The statue of the Virgin Mary and the Svatohostýnská Wallachian wooden cottage are among the memorial sights of Podkopná Lhota.

Festivals, motorsport and special dates

The traditional Svatováclavská pouť pilgrimage takes place in Podkopná Lhota in autumn. The municipality and local associations also organise numerous cultural events every year. These include bonfires, a children’s day, a kite festival, a witches’ gathering and a St Nicholas celebration. The children’s day can be a travel occasion in its own right, especially for families, while the various festivals add communal and seasonal experiences to the stay.

Sporting events are also part of the local calendar. As part of the “Kopná” special stage, racing cars drove through Podkopná Lhota. The Czech BIKETRIAL Championship was scheduled to take place on 4 October 2025 at MORAVANPARKU (Podkopná Lhota 113). This date should be classified as a planned event with its specified date and venue.

Excursions in the wider region

The wider regional surroundings of Podkopná Lhota include Zámek Lešná, a chateau, and Starý Světlov, a ruin. The chateau park in Holešov, a park, is also located in the wider regional area. When choosing a holiday apartment in Podkopná Lhota, you can therefore combine different focuses: hiking and mountain landscapes in the local surroundings, historical topics in Podkopná Lhota, and further destinations in the region.

Further places for your regional planning

If you would like to plan your trip beyond Podkopná Lhota, you can also include Dešná, Otrokovice, Provodov, Březnice, Hostišová, Křekov, Brumov-Bylnice and Tichov as well.

For the overarching travel overview: Zlín District.