Doubrava (Aš)

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.

Doubrava
Village
Coordinates: 50°15′38″N 12°14′22″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Karlovy Vary
District	Cheb
Municipality	Aš
First mentioned	1392
Area
• Total	3.83 km2 (1.48 sq mi)
Elevation	507 m (1,663 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	94
• Density	25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	35201

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.

Historical population
Year	1869	1880	1890	1900	1910	1921	1930	1950	1961	1970	1980	1991	2001	2011	2021
Pop.	845	819	845	985	992	895	808	257	180	141	133	89	94	119	83
±%	—	−3.1%	+3.2%	+16.6%	+0.7%	−9.8%	−9.7%	−68.2%	−30.0%	−21.7%	−5.7%	−33.1%	+5.6%	+26.6%	−30.3%
Source: Censuses[1][2]

Landmarks

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

Gallery

• 
  Zedtwitz chateau Doubrava.
• 
  Pavilion od mineral well.

References

1. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Cheb" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
2. "Results of the 2021 Census - Open data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.