Dolní Paseky Explained

Dolní Paseky
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Czech Republic
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Karlovy Vary
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Cheb
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4:
Coordinates:50.2333°N 12.2367°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1315
Area Total Km2:6.36
Elevation M:507
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:39
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:35201

Dolní Paseky (German: Niederreuth) is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine town districts of . In 2001 the village had a population of 39.

For most part, the village serves as a recreation area for whole Aš-region. A pavillon with a mineral spring, built in 1930, is located in the village.

Geography

Dolní Paseky lies 3 kilometres east from Aš, about 545 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by forests. Through village flows Bílý Halštrov river, and close is Bílý Halštrov reservoir.

History

Dolní Paseky is first time mentioned in 1315, but probably was founded earlier (in the 12th century). First recorded owners were the Nothafft. In the 15th century the village was bought by the Reitzenstein, and later by the Zedtwitz.

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185019301947196119702001
Population5915782101016439

The name of the village

Dolní mean Lower, and Paseky is plural for Paseka, which means Glade or Clearing. The German name, Niederreuth, has the same meaning as the Czech one.

Landmarks