A hiking route approximately 20 kilometers long leads through Stranný, past a chapel, and back to Neveklov. Alongside this longer tour, the memorial on Provodná commemorates those who fell in the First World War. This means two different interests go hand in hand when planning a trip: a hike with a specific distance and a historic site with its own story of remembrance.
Hiking Around Stranný
The route described passes through the village, continues past a chapel (Boží muka), and returns to Neveklov. It is approximately 20 km long. At this length, you can treat the tour as a longer outing that deserves its own place in your day’s plans. If hiking is to be the main focus of your trip, the distance provides a concrete measure for planning; on a shorter stay, it can help you decide whether this route fits. The return to Neveklov is also part of the route. When planning, therefore, consider the specified return point as well as Stranný. A red-marked hiking route passes Provodná hora. For hikers who follow marked trails, Provodná hora is a specific point of reference.
Chapel and Rest Stop
The chapel above Stranný lies along the hiking route described and dates to the mid-19th century. A municipal route description from 2019 locates a signpost and a rest stop next to it. If you plan to use the rest stop as a definite break point, check before your hike whether it is currently usable. The chapel thus combines a point along the route with a dated piece of local history.
The Memorial on Provodná
The memorial to those who fell in the First World War was solemnly unveiled on September 18, 1921. It bears the names of 26 local people who fell or died in the war from 1914 to 1918. The two dates tell different stories: 1914 to 1918 refers to the war, while 1921 is the date of the unveiling. The memorial stands on a hill above the village. The site was chosen so it would be visible from each of the ten settlements then associated with Stranný; subsequent tree growth may have changed its visibility today. The names give the act of remembrance a personal dimension. The intended visibility shows that the memorial was meant to reach beyond the individual village.
Local History and Road Connection
After its confiscation, Stranný was used by the Prosečnice SS Panzer Grenadier School. Road II/114 runs through the village and connects Benešov, Neveklov, Stranný, Nový Knín, and Dobříš. For a trip with several stops, this named road corridor can help you locate Stranný geographically. The hiking description provides guidance along the route, while the road offers a framework for planning the rest of your trip.
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