Trusnov combines a natural monument with a museum devoted to historical rural life and a revived theatre tradition. A green-marked route also runs along the Lodrant dam. This gives you a specific choice when planning your trip: should you focus on landscape and nature, local history and culture—or both?

Natural Monuments and Landscape

Lodrant is both a pond and a natural monument of the same name. The area extends across the cadastral areas of Litětiny, Trusnov and Uhersko in the Pardubice Region. Lodrant is also an important breeding site for waterbirds. Those interested in the region’s natural environment will find a distinctive connection to both its water and birdlife here.

Another protected area is Stráň u Trusnova. This natural monument protects a habitat for endangered plant species and consists of a marl slope facing east. Its features include remnants of what was once a rich population of fringed gentians, as well as other plants that thrive in warm, calcareous conditions. The slope’s orientation, marl and plant life each describe this natural area in a different way.

Museum, Chapel and Theatre History

The Staročeské Museum in Trusnov offers insights into historical rural life. It does so through two fully furnished rooms. The museum provides a specific cultural focus, distinct from the natural features of Lodrant and Stráň. The chapel in Trusnov is also part of the village landscape: it is a monument of local importance.

Amateur theatre is also part of the village’s cultural history. It came to an end after the war and was revived in 2009. A later example from this theatre tradition is the play “Dařbuján a Pandrhola”: in spring 2023, it was performed in Trusnov sixteen times and seen by more than 2,000 visitors. The two dates mark different stages—the revival of amateur theatre and a specific run of performances.

Marked Routes and Geographical Orientation

The green-marked Route 4239 follows a forest track over the Lodrant dam and leads from Uhersko to Kostelec nad Orlicí. It brings the natural monument and a marked route together in a specific landscape setting. For cyclists, Route 4237 is another point of reference: it is one of the marked cycling routes in Trusnov.

The Loučná also helps with geographical orientation: the river flows south of Trusnov through Opočno, a district of the municipality of Trusnov. Alongside the named protected areas and routes, the river and district are further points of reference in the landscape.

When deciding whether to visit Trusnov, you can weigh up your interests: Lodrant and Stráň represent water, waterbirds and protected plant habitats; the museum, chapel and theatre history provide cultural highlights. The marked routes add walking and cycling options to these themes. This can help you decide whether Trusnov suits a stay focused on nature, local history or both.

Discover more destinations: Neratov, Živanice, Přepychy, Lány U Dašic, Stéblová, Trnavka, Čepí, Tetov.

For the broader travel overview: Pardubice District.