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Aš
Aš (; ) is a town in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. Administrative division Aš consists of nine municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Aš (11,181) *Dolní Paseky (58) *Doubrava (Aš), Doubrava (83) *Horní Paseky (71) *Kopaniny (Aš), Kopaniny (123) *Mokřiny (Aš), Mokřiny (527) *Nebesa (Aš), Nebesa (27) *Nový Žďár (32) *Vernéřov (Aš), Vernéřov (155) Etymology The initial name of the settlement was probably Ascha. The name was derived from the High German languages, High German words ''ask'' (i.e. 'Fraxinus, ash') and ''aha'' ('water', 'stream'), referring to a stream flowing between ash trees. The Czech name was created by transcription of the German name. Geography Aš is located about northwest of Cheb, on the border with Germany. With the neighbouring municipalities Hranice (Cheb District), Hranice, Krásná (Cheb District), Krásná, Podhradí (Cheb District) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mokřiny (Aš)
Mokřiny (German: ''Nassengrub'') is a village and municipal part of Aš in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. Geography Mokřiny is located to the south from Aš; unlike other municipal parts, it forms a continuous populated area with it. To the east it neighbours with Vernéřov (Aš), Vernéřov, to the south with Nový Žďár, and to the southeast with Nebesa (Aš), Nebesa. To the west is the German border. History Mokřiny was established by the Zedtwitz, before 1413, when it is first mentioned. In 1874 Mokřiny became a separate municipality. In 1971 it was joined with Aš. Demographics Landmarks * Catholic church of St. Charles Borromeo from 1912, * Protestant church from 1913 (from architect Otto Bartning), * World War I Memorial from 1924. Notable residents * Karl Fritzsch (1903–1945), Nazi SS Auschwitz concentration camp commandant who was the first to use Zyklon B for mass murder Gallery Image:Mokřiny Aš ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nový Žďár
Nový Žďár (German: ''Neuenbrand'') is a village and municipal part of Aš in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 30 inhabitants. Etymology In Czech, ''Nový'' means ''New''. Word ''Žďár'' is from ''žďárovat'', which means ''burn out the roots'' History Nový Žďár was first mentioned in 1569, as a feudatory of the Zedtwitz. Geography Nový Žďár lies 2,5 kilometres south from Aš, about 628 meters above sea level. It neighbour with Aš to the north and with Nebesa to the east. To the west there is the border with Germany. Most of the surrounding area is covered by forests. Demographics Landmarks * Historical boundary marker with coat-of-arms of the Zedtwitz ''(Aš-region, Bohemia)'' and Lindenfels ''(from Erkersreuth, Bavaria Bavaria, officially the Free State of Bavaria, is a States of Germany, state in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the list of German states by area, largest German state by land area, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Háj (Fichtel Mountains)
Háj (, 758 m) is the highest mountain in the Czech part of the Fichtel Mountains. It lies near Aš in the Czech Republic. On the summit there is a mountain inn that was destroyed by fire and an observation tower. Location In terms of the geomorphological division of the Czech Republic, the mountain is located in the district of Háj Highlands within the microregion of Aš Highlands of the Fichtel Mountains and is the highest mountain of the Fichtel Mountains. The mountain is located between the watercourses of the Ašský Stream and the White Elster. The mountain is entirely located in the municipal territory of Aš in the Karlovy Vary Region, northeast of the built-up area of the town. History For a long time the Háj was bare and largely unforested. In 1861 the village of Asch bought it from the Zedwitz family for 6,000 gold talers and, with the help especially of Georg Unger, later called the "Father of the Hainberg", the woods that now characterise it were planted. For the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vernéřov (Aš)
Vernéřov (German: ''Wernersreuth'') is a village and municipal part of Aš in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. With about 160 inhabitants, it is the third largest municipal part of Aš. In the village there is a market, restaurant, bus stop and a few ponds. History Vernéřov was first mentioned in 1395. From 1490 to the early 18th century tin, gold and silver were mined in the nearby mines. Geography Vernéřov lies 3 kilometres east from Aš, about 602 meters above sea level. It neighbours with Aš to the west, with Nebesa to the south, with Horní Paseky to the east and with Dolní Paseky to the north. The river Bílý Halštrov flows through the village. Demographics Landmarks * World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to ... Memoria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horní Paseky
Horní Paseky (German: ''Oberreuth'') is a border village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine municipal parts of Aš. In 2021 the village had a population of 71. Etymology ''Horní'' means ''Upper'', and ''Paseky'' is plural for ''Paseka'', which means ''Glade'' or ''Clearing''. The German name, ''Oberreuth'', has the same meaning as the Czech one. Geography Horní Paseky lies 4 kilometres east from Aš, about 673 meters above sea level, close to border with Germany. Horní Paseky is surrounded by forests. History Horní Paseky is first mentioned in 1291, as a property of the Neuberg. In 1344 the village was bought by the Zedtwitz. In 1874 Horní Paseky became a separate municipality with ca 380 inhabitants. After a fire in 1917 the village has been almost depopulated. After World War II and the expulsion of Germans only 60 inhabitants remain in Horní Paseky. In 1950 the village was depopulated completely, being a part of the new restricted bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. 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 Bad Elster () is a spa town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. It lies on the border of Bavaria and the Czech Republic in the Elster gebirge hills. It is situated on the river White Elster, and is protected from extremes of .... But they are not used for medical p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolní Paseky
Dolní Paseky (German: ''Niederreuth'') is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine municipal parts of Aš. In 2021 the village had a population of 58. 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. 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 Czec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kopaniny (Aš)
Kopaniny (German: ''Krugsreuth'') is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine municipal parts of Aš Aš (; ) is a town in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. Administrative division Aš consists of nine municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Aš (11, .... In 2021 the village had a population of 123. Geography Kopaniny lies 5 kilometres northeast from Aš, about 673 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by forests. History Kopaniny was probably founded in the 12th century, but it is first mentioned in 1315, as a property of the Feiltsch family from Sachsgrün. In the middle of the 14th century village belonged to Neuberg property, and in the late 14th century it was bought by the Zedtwitz. Demographics Landmarks * Church of the Sacred Heart from 1890, * Ruins of the Zedtwitz castle, * German cemetery with Zedtwitz Tomb. Gallery Image ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheb District
Cheb District () is a Okres, district in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Cheb. It is the westernmost district of the Czech Republic. Administrative division Cheb District is divided into three Districts of the Czech Republic#Municipalities with extended competence, administrative districts of municipalities with extended competence: Cheb (administrative district), Cheb, Aš (administrative district), Aš and Mariánské Lázně (administrative district), Mariánské Lázně. List of municipalities Towns are marked in bold: Aš - Cheb - Dolní Žandov - Drmoul - Františkovy Lázně - Hazlov - Hranice (Cheb District), Hranice - Krásná (Cheb District), Krásná - Křižovatka - Lázně Kynžvart - Libá - Lipová (Cheb District), Lipová - Luby (Cheb District), Luby - Mariánské Lázně - Milhostov - Milíkov (Cheb District), Milíkov - Mnichov (Cheb District), Mnichov - Nebanice - Nový Kostel - Odrava - Okrouhlá (Che ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krásná (Cheb District)
Krásná () is a municipality and village in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. It is the westernmost municipality of the country and in the Slavic languages, Slavic-speaking world. Administrative division Krásná consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Krásná (518) *Kamenná (48) Geography Krásná is located about northwest of Cheb and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies a salient region call Aš Panhandle, on the border with Germany. The Extreme points of the Czech Republic, westernmost point of the Czech Republic is located in the municipality, at . Krásná is situated in the Fichtel Mountains. The highest point is the hill Štítarský vrch at above sea level. Part of the Czech-German state border is formed by the stream Höllbach (Schwesnitz), Höllbach (Pekelský potok) and part is formed by its tributary, the brook Mähringgsbach (Úterský potok). History The first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hranice (Cheb District)
Hranice (; ) is a town in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants. Administrative division Hranice consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Hranice (1,643) *Pastviny (73) *Studánka (258) *Trojmezí (24) Etymology The old German name ''Rossbach'' means 'horse brook', referring to the brook where first inhabitants watered their horses. Therefore the horse appears on the town's coat of arms and flag. In Czech, ''hranice'' means 'border'. Following the partition of Germany, a border tripoint (between Czechoslovakia, West and East Germany) was situated near the town, for which the village of Trojmezí (literally "Tripoint") is named. The village is also the tripoint of the three historical regions of Bohemia, Bavaria and Saxony. Geography Hranice is located about northwest of Cheb and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Aš#Geography, Aš Panhandle region, in the westernmost p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karlovy Vary Region
The Karlovy Vary Region () is an administrative unit () of the Czech Republic, located in the westernmost part of the country. It is named after its capital Karlovy Vary. It is known for spas, which include Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně. The Karlovy Vary Region, as a higher territorial self-governing unit, was created in 2000 in the northern part of the West Bohemian Region. The seat of the region is Karlovy Vary. In terms of size, number of municipalities, and population, it ranks among the smaller regions of the Czech Republic. Its area (3,314 km²) covers 4.25% of the territory of the Czech Republic. The Karlovy Vary Region is the third smallest region by area, right after Prague and the Liberec Region. By population, the Karlovy Vary Region is the smallest region in the Czech Republic, with approximately 279,000 inhabitants. Administrative divisions The Karlovy Vary Region is divided into three districts: At a lower level, the region has 134 municipalities, comprisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
