Doubrava (Aš) Explained

Doubrava
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:50.2606°N 12.2394°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1392
Area Total Km2:3.83
Elevation M:507
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:94
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:35201

Doubrava (German: Grün) is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine districts of the town of . 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