Municipality of Luka: Cultural Heritage, Valley and Local Experiences

The Church of St. Roch in Luka was completed in 1864 and is neo-Gothic. The Blue Route runs through a lush valley criss-crossed by watercourses; after 4 km on a level road, it returns to the centre of Luka at point 24. In Pluska, Dva Potoka has a small zoo and a 500 m² children's playground. A reservation is mandatory, regardless of the number of guests.

The Church of St. Roch is considered one of the largest religious buildings in the Zaprešić area. Together with the rectory, it is designated as cultural heritage. Anyone interested in architectural history will find a specific date here: the neo-Gothic church was completed in 1864. In Krajska Ves, the chapel is among the most valuable sites in the Municipality of Luka.

Grad Vadina also offers insight into the area's history. The estate is mentioned as early as the 16th century and was associated with the noble families Depoczi, Bušić, Ožegović, Fodroczy, Modić and Bedeković. Today, only the remains of the manor house at Grad Vadina are visible; they are in poor condition. The cultural heritage site of Grad Vadina is protected by the municipal plan. On the Blue Route, a turn-off in the hamlet of Petki leads to the remains. Information about their condition and the turn-off helps put this historic site in context, without suggesting that it is a preserved building.

Past traditional events in Luka included Čehnja perja, when feathers were prepared for stuffing pillows. Trgatva i lupatva kuruze centred on harvesting corn in the fields. The event also included transporting the harvest by horse-drawn wagons to the municipal building, as well as workshops run by the primary school, kindergarten and all the associations. These examples show different aspects of life in the municipality in the past. Posvetilo is held in Luka on the Sunday after the feast of St. Roch; entertainment evenings take place in a festival tent. The 2026 Dani posvetila programme in Luka also included a traditional bicycle tour.

The Blue Route leads into the green valley of the Luka stream and follows a gravel road through lush scenery dotted with watercourses. The valley has numerous pastures and waterlogged, flowering meadows. Part of the Municipality of Luka lies within the third-category protected landscape of Marijagoričko pobrđe. In addition, part of the Pluska forest within the Municipality of Luka is designated as a landscape and natural asset.

The route’s description brings together natural scenery and a historical turn-off: at Petki, you can use the sign for the remains of Grad Vadina as a point of reference. Another clear landmark is the return to the centre of Luka at point 24, after 4 km on a level road.

Dva Potoka is located in the valley of the Lučelnica stream in Pluska. The small zoo includes domestic and wild animals, such as peacocks, turkeys, ducks, geese, Japanese chickens, domestic chickens, rabbits, horses, goats, cows, sheep, red deer, hinds and mouflons. The 500 m² children's playground has swings, a slide and seesaws. This lets you distinguish between animal viewing and the play area when planning your trip, without implying that the stated facilities are suitable for any particular age group.

Dva Potoka also serves local specialities. If you plan to visit, remember to book in advance: a reservation is mandatory, regardless of the number of guests. When looking for a hotel in the Municipality of Luka, you can first decide whether your trip will focus on the culture of Luka, the landscape and Blue Route, or Dva Potoka in Pluska.

A bus route runs through the Municipality of Luka, connecting nearby places with Zaprešić. The D1 state road is also close by. It provides a fast road connection to Krapina-Zagorje County, nearby places and Zagreb. For your journey, these offer two distinct points of reference: the bus connection to Zaprešić and the road connection via the D1.

If you would like to compare other municipalities, you can also find the Municipality of Dubrava, the Municipality of Dugo Selo, the Municipality of Vrbovec, the Municipality of Pokupsko, the Municipality of Sveta Nedelja, the Municipality of Dubravica and the Municipality of Žumberak.

When is Posvetilo held in Luka?

On the Sunday after the feast of St. Roch. Entertainment evenings are held in a festival tent.

What is described on the Blue Route?

It follows a gravel road through the green valley of the Luka stream. At Petki, a turn-off leads to the remains of Grad Vadina.

Do you need to book Dva Potoka?

Yes. A reservation is mandatory, regardless of the number of guests.

What connection is there with Zaprešić?

A bus route runs through the Municipality of Luka and connects nearby places with Zaprešić.

For the broader travel overview: Zagreb County.