Doubrava (Aš)

Coordinates: 50°15′38″N 12°14′22″E / 50.26056°N 12.23944°E / 50.26056; 12.23944

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; 12.23944
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.

Progress of population of Doubrava^[1]

Year	1850	1930	1947	1961	1970	2001
Population	637	808	289	180	140	94

Landmarks

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

Gallery

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  Zedtwitz chateau Doubrava.

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  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)