Svídnice: Hotels and Accommodation

The Strádovské Peklo Nature Reserve extends into the cadastral area of Svídnice u Slatiňan and covers 87.32 hectares. It protects a complex of natural-looking scree forests with endangered plant and animal species.

Culture and History

The Church of Saint James in Práčov is the oldest surviving building in the municipality of Svídnice; part of the building dates from 1364 to 1369. It is considered an important example of mature Gothic architecture from the Luxembourg period and is registered as a cultural monument under catalogue number 992. The church also has an organ dating from 1815, which was put back into operation in 2015.

The prehistoric hillfort site in Práčov still has visible remains of its fortification system, particularly along the path to Trpišov. Most of the site is located on private property. On the village square in Svídnice there is a bell tower which, as a cultural monument, features a Neoclassical octagonal base and a roof.

The Svídnice paper mill, building no. 9, is located by the reservoir and is also known as Horní mlýn. It is a private building from the 18th century and is associated with the municipality's most important period of economic prosperity. The paper mill was founded in 1714 and expanded to include a mill at the beginning of the 19th century.

Paths and Landscape

A blue-marked hiking trail passes through Svídnice. A yellow-marked hiking trail leads from Slatiňany to Práčov; a marked local cycling route also runs through Práčov.

The Vlastivědná stezka Krajem Chrudimky nature trail runs between the Křižanovice Reservoir and the Práčov balancing reservoir. In this section, the Chrudimka has created a deep, gorge-like inversion valley.

Near Svídnice are the ruins of Strádov Castle, southeast of Práčov on a rocky promontory on the right bank of the Chrudimka; the castle dates from the 14th century. Also near Svídnice, southwest of Práčov, is the Slavická obora game preserve, where red deer and mouflon are kept.

Other Places

Míčov-Sušice, Kněžice, Orel, Dědová, Hošťalovice, Krouna, Trhová Kamenice, Podhořany U Ronova

For the higher-level travel overview: Chrudim District.