Svratouch


Svratouch is a municipality and village in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Svratouch consists of two municipal parts :
  • Svratouch
  • Karlštejn

Geography

Svratouch is located about southeast of Chrudim and southeast of Pardubice. It lies mostly in the Upper Svratka Highlands, only the western part of the municipal territory extends into the Iron Mountains. The highest point is the hill Karlštejn at above sea level. The municipality lies within the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Svratouch is from 1392. Until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1848, the village belonged to the Rychmburk estate.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The most important monument is the hunting castle in Karlštejn. It was built in the Baroque style in 1770–1775. Today it serves as a hotel and restaurant.