The Blue Route, the neo-Gothic Church of Saint Roch and the remains of Grad Vadina show different sides of the Municipality of Luka. For planning, it is worth treating the landscape and history as distinct focal points: the route runs through the Luka stream valley, while the historical landmarks range from the church in Luka to the remains of the former manor house in Vadina. There is also a festival programme with specified dates and Dva Potoka in Pluska, with its zoo, playground and local specialities. You can therefore plan your trip according to whether you mainly want to get out and about, discover cultural heritage or visit Dva Potoka.
Landscapes and trails around Luka
Part of the Municipality of Luka belongs to the Marijagoričko pobrđe landscape area, which is in the third category. In addition, part of the Pluska forest within the Municipality of Luka is designated as a landscape and natural asset. The Luka stream valley has numerous pastures and damp, flowering meadows. These landscape features provide their own points of interest for a nature-focused stay, alongside the trails.
The Blue Route leads into the green valley of the Luka stream and follows a gravel road through a lush valley with waterways. At the hamlet of Petki, it branches off towards the remains of Grad Vadina. After 4 km on a flat road, the route returns to the centre of Luka at point 24. This makes it possible to combine the valley and waterways with a detour towards the historical site on a single route. The references to a gravel road and a flat road describe different sections, so both are relevant when planning your trip.
Church, chapel and Grad Vadina
The Church of Saint Roch in Luka is neo-Gothic and was completed in 1864. It is considered one of the largest religious buildings in the Zaprešić area. Together with the parish house, it is designated as cultural heritage. In Krajska Ves, the chapel is also among the Municipality of Luka’s particularly valuable buildings.
Grad Vadina is mentioned as early as the 16th century and was associated with the noble families Depoczi, Bušić, Ožegović, Fodroczy, Modić and Bedeković. The municipal plan lists “Grad Vadina” as protected cultural heritage. Today, only the remains of the manor house are visible there, and they are in poor condition. The remains of the former manor house, which is privately owned, are located in the settlement of Vadina. Its historical significance and present-day condition go hand in hand: the site has a long history, while only visible remnants of the manor house remain.
Festivals and past traditions
Posvetilo takes place in Luka on the Sunday after the feast of Saint Roch; entertainment evenings are held in a festival tent. If you want to plan your trip specifically around this festival, check the exact date in advance. The Dani posvetila programme from 21 to 23 August 2026 included a traditional cycling tour. This programme is a dated glimpse of the festival, not information about future event dates.
Past traditional events in Luka included Čehnja perja, during which feathers were prepared for stuffing pillows. Trgatva i lupatva kuruze was also among the events held in previous years: it showcased the harvesting of corn in the field, its transport by horse-drawn carts to the community hall, and workshops run by the primary school, kindergarten and all the associations. These customs differ from today’s festival programme and offer a distinct glimpse into past community activities.
Dva Potoka in Pluska
Dva Potoka is located in the Lučelnica stream valley in Pluska. Its offerings include a small zoo with domestic and wild animals, including peacocks, turkeys, ducks, geese, Japanese chickens, domestic chickens, rabbits, horses, goats, cows, sheep, deer, hinds and mouflons. There is also a 500 m² children’s playground with swings, a slide and seesaws. Dva Potoka also serves local specialities. Animals, the playground and food are different aspects of a visit to this place.
A reservation is mandatory at Dva Potoka, regardless of the number of guests. As facilities and operational details may change, check the current reservation conditions and amenities before visiting. This will help you plan your visit deliberately, rather than assuming that you can drop in or that a particular offering is currently available.
Getting there and finding your way
A bus route runs through the Municipality of Luka, connecting nearby places with Zaprešić. If you plan to travel by bus, check the timetable for your travel date. The D1 state road is close to the Municipality of Luka and provides a quick road connection to Krapina-Zagorje County, nearby places and Zagreb. The bus route and the nearby D1 offer different reference points for getting there; the specific timetable is essential for bus connections.
Discover more destinations: Luka, Municipality of Pisarovina, Municipality of Kravarsko, Municipality of Krašić, Municipality of Dubrava, Municipality of Velika Gorica, Municipality of Zaprešić, Municipality of Brdovec.
For the broader travel overview: Zagreb County.
