Skuteč is a town (město) in Chrudim District, in the Pardubice Region, Czechia. Skuteč lies at 412 m above sea level, by the Krounka. It has 5,020 inhabitants (2024). The nearest city is Chrudim, 18.8 km to the northwest. Among the landmarks around are Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk (30 km), Košumberk Castle (5.3 km) and Slatiňany Castle (15.8 km). Among the natural features are Karlštejn Svratouch (15.1 km) and Hrušeň u Mrákotína (3.5 km).