Stará Rudná: Hotels and Accommodation

Stará Rudná can be explored through its local history, protected surroundings, and specific cultural monuments.

History

The founding of the village of Stará Rudná was preceded by the discovery of gold in the Černý potok and the establishment of placer-mining operations. The oldest part of Stará Rudná on the Černý potok preserves the traditional mining name “hornický výval”.

The present form of the church in Stará Rudná, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, dates from 1812. Most of the original frescoes and a unique slate floor have been preserved inside. The church stands in Stará Rudná and is the dominant building in the municipality of Rudná pod Pradědem.

Important monuments include the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk; it formerly stood in the middle of the village pond, which was accessed by a wooden bridge. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk dating from 1744 stands in the village centre.

Nature

The cadastral area of Stará Rudná is included in the Jeseníky Bird Protection Area. The Jeseníky Bird Protection Area protects ecosystems that are important for the hazel grouse (Bonasa bonasia) and the corn crake (Crex crex).

Geographical Location

Rudná pod Pradědem lies in the foothills of the Jeseníky Mountains and borders the main tourism, recreation, and ski centres in the vicinity of Praděd. Cycle Route 6029 connects Suchá Rudná, Stará Voda, and Stará Rudná. Cycle Route 6073 leads from Stará Rudná via Rudná pod Pradědem to Malá Morávka.

Other Places

Rýmařov-Harrachov, Dolní Václavov, Slezské Rudoltice, Malá Štáhle, Karlova Studánka, Staré Heřminovy, Lichnov U Bruntálu, Moravskoslezský Kočov

To the higher-level travel overview: Bruntál District.