Ostrov lies in the valley of the Ostrovský potok below the distinctive ridge of the Třebovské stěny. The Lanškrounské rybníky pond system extends to the southeastern edge of the village; the U Kaštánku natural monument is near Ostrov, while the Třebovské stěny nature reserve extends into the cadastral area of Ostrov u Lanškrouna. This gives you several clearly distinct themes to consider when planning your trip: pond landscape, wetland habitats, wooded slope and local history. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Ostrov, these highlights can help you tailor your stay to your own interests.
Wetlands and a wooded ridge
U Kaštánku is located near Ostrov and Rudoltice, in the cadastral area of Ostrov u Lanškrouna. This 22.64-hectare natural monument is a protected mosaic of alder, birch and willow stands, reed beds, purple moor-grass and sedge meadows, streams, springs, pools and, in places, cultivated meadows. Its conservation objectives include, in particular, protecting the habitats of specially protected plant and animal species and safeguarding aquatic, wetland and meadow communities as a whole. For planning around a particular theme, this makes it a destination focused on diverse wetland habitats: the emphasis is not on a single body of water, but on the interplay of the habitat types listed above.
The Třebovské stěny nature reserve extends into the cadastral area of Ostrov u Lanškrouna. It includes an old beech forest on a steep slope with numerous marl-rock outcrops and sandstone blocks. In contrast to U Kaštánku, the reserve is characterized by woodland and rock formations on the slope. The two protected areas therefore represent different landscape themes in the area around Ostrov.
Pond landscape and history
The Lanškrounské rybníky pond system extends from Lanškroun to the southeastern edge of Ostrov. The Lanškrounské rybníky educational trail runs through a nature park featuring a pond system made up of seven ponds. The ponds are called Krátký, Dlouhý, Olšový, Pšeničkův, Slunečný, Ostrovský 1 and Ostrovský 2. The earliest recorded reference to the beginnings of fish farming at the Lanškrounské rybníky dates from 1433. This connects the pond landscape with a historical theme that goes beyond the names of the individual bodies of water. Check the current signs on site to find your way along the educational trail.
Local history and the church
The first written mention of Ostrov dates from 1292. In Ostrov, in the cadastral area of Ostrov u Lanškrouna, stands the branch church of St Nicholas, Bishop, which was formerly a parish church. The early written mention of the village and the former parish role of today’s branch church are two distinct historical points of reference. Outside the holiday season, Sunday services are scheduled every other week. If you plan to attend a service, check the published schedule in advance. The first written mention of Ostrov (1292) predates the earliest recorded reference to fish farming (1433).
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