Stradouň: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The first written mention of Stradouň dates back to 1160: at that time, Vladyka Štěpán donated the income from a toll to the Podlažice Monastery. Stradouň was also located along the important Trstenická trade route.

History and Customs

Later, Stradouň belonged to the Chroustovice estate, whose owners were the Slavat and Žerotín families. The Easter custom of Vodění Jidáše has been documented in Stradouň by eyewitness accounts since the end of the 19th century. It includes rattling and processions on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, there is a procession with Jidáš, who stops at every house after nine o’clock and whose burning marks the end of the procession. This procession passes through Stradouň over a distance of almost three kilometres.

Landscape

Stradouň lies in the broad valley of the Loučná. The Bětnický stream flows through the centre of the village; along this watercourse, there is a distinct stand of alder, linden, ash and oak trees. The forested areas in Stradouň are limited, covering approximately 5 ha, and are concentrated on the eastern and northern edges of the village.

Traditions

According to a local tradition, human bones were found in the hill and attributed to Russians; they are said to have ended up there during the Napoleonic Wars. According to the tradition, potatoes arrived in Stradouň around the beginning of the second half of the 18th century. A farmer from Štokravy in Austria brought them there in connection with the salt trade.

Cycling Route

Regional cycling route 4192 runs from Stradouň via Vraclav to Vysoké Mýto; this section is 9.4 km long.

More local pages: Leština, Lanškroun, Hrušová, Bystřec, Tatenice, Řetová, Horní Morava, Sázava U Lanškrouna

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Ústí Nad Orlicí.