 Von Steinmetz was hailed as the "Lion of Náchod", and Bismarck found for the first time in his life that he was popular.Strategically, Ramming's loss meant the Austrians lost control of one of the passes giving entry into Bohemia.It also meant that Glabenz' Corps was left in the air at Trutnov (Trautenau), and ultimately meant that the Prussian army could advance towards a union with the other Prussian armies.