Doubrava (Aš)

Doubrava
Village
Official name: Doubrava
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Karlovy Vary
District	Cheb
Municipality	Aš
Elevation	507 m (1,663 ft)
Coordinates	50°15′38″N 12°14′22″E / 50.26056°N 12.23944°E / 50.26056; 12.23944Coordinates: 50°15′38″N 12°14′22″E / 50.26056°N 12.23944°E / 50.26056; 12.23944
Area	3.83 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Population	94 (2001)
Density	25/km2 (65/sq mi)
First mentioned	1392
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	35201
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Doubrava (German: Grün) is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine districts of the town of Aš. In 2001 the village had a population of 94.

In the village there are a mineral spring, a bus stop, a market and a restaurant.

Geography

Doubrava lies 6 kilometres northeast from Aš, about 507 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by forests. Through Doubrava flows Bílý Halštrov river.

History

Doubrava is first mentioned in 1392, as a property of Conrad von Neuberg. At the turn of the 14th and 15th century Doubrava was bought by the Zedtwitz.

Mineral springs in Doubrava has very similar composition like those in neighboring German town of Bad Elster. But they are not used for medical purposes yet. Town of Aš plans change in future and revitalise this village.

Landmarks

• Chateau Doubrava from 17th century,
• Tomb of Zedtwitz,
• Wooden cemetery morgue.

Gallery

• 
  Zedtwitz chateau Doubrava.
• 
  Pavilion od mineral well.

References

1. ↑ Progress of population of Doubrava between 1850 and 2001, according to: Obce Ašska v proměnách času, Kolektiv autorů, MÚ Aš (2005)