Dolní Paseky

Coordinates: 50°14′0″N 12°14′12″E / 50.233333°N 12.23667°E / 50.233333; 12.23667

Dolní Paseky
Village
Pavilion of mineral well.
Official name: Dolní Paseky
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Karlovy Vary
District	Cheb
Municipality	Aš
Elevation	507 m (1,663 ft)
Coordinates	50°14′0″N 12°14′12″E / 50.233333°N 12.23667°E / 50.233333; 12.23667
Area	6.36 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Population	39 (2001)
Density	6 / km2 (16 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1315
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	35201
Wikimedia Commons: Dolní Paseky

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

Progress of population of Dolní Paseky^[1]

Year	1850	1930	1947	1961	1970	2001
Population	591	578	210	101	64	39

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

• Wood-frame houses,
• World War I Memorial from 1931,
• school building from 1839,
• pavilion with a mineral spring.

Gallery

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  Old German cemetery.

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  WW1 & WW2 Memorial.

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  Houses.

References

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