Behind the springs of Ašsko
06.04.2025
Háj lookout tower
Event time: 9:00
Organizer: KC LaRhythm
Event type: educational
guided walk, lectures on spa tourism, tasting of mineral springs
April 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Háj u Aše lookout tower - Doubrava spring
On Sunday, April 6, we will set off with Zdeněk Nepustil and Zdeněk Soukup after 9 a.m. from the lookout tower. During the walk, participants will learn interesting facts about the geology of Smrčany and the composition and possibilities of using mineralized groundwater in the Aš region. In Doubrava, the walk will be followed by a series of short lectures on the field of spas given by experts from the Institute of Spas and Balneology (movement therapy, drinking bark, spa therapeutic landscape, etc.), a tasting of mineral springs accompanied by healthy refreshments. At individual springs, there will be a demonstration of field measurements with commentary. The springs will be newly marked.
A bus will be provided for participants to take them back to Aš after the event. Participants who miss the walk will also be able to use it to travel to Doubrava.
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Part 1: Nature walk
Come discover the beauty and secrets of Aš nature on our nature walk!
- 9:00 start
- lookout tower on Háj hill
The walk ends at approximately 1:00 PM in Doubrava at the mineral spring, where the next program will follow (lectures, refreshments, etc.).
route: lookout tower on Háj hill – mineral spring in Dolní Paseky – mineral spring in Doubrava
length: approx. 8-9 km
What awaits us: drinking (and analyzing) local mineral waters (Dolní Paseky, Doubrava) + several stops at interesting places where we will touch not only the landscape and many geological phenomena (geomorphology, rocks, water), but also the history of ore mining and stone breaking, small buildings and forgotten monuments to our ancestors)
guides: Zdeněk Nepustil and Zdeněk Soukup
Part 2 – Block of short lectures with refreshments
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Doubrava – Ašské les object
program: After the walk, hydrogeologist Tomáš Vylita from the Institute of Spa and Balneology will introduce you to the world of hydrogeology and the healing effects of mineral waters. You will then be able to try them yourself during a fun tasting.
Transport : You can get to the second part of the event for free by bus from Aš.
- there: 12:35 Aš People's House, 12:40 Aš cinema, back after the event ends after 3 p.m.
