Bublava (until 1947 Schwaderbach) is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Etymology Until 1947, the municipality and the village used the German name Schwaderbach (initially Schwederbach), meaning 'talking stream'. In 1947, they were was renamed to its current name. The name Bublava translates as 'bubbling stream'.
Geography Bublava is located about north of Sokolov and northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border with Germany, adjacent to the German town of Klingenthal. It lies in the western part of the Ore Mountains. The stream Bublavský potok flows through the municipality. The highest point is the mountain Kamenáč at above sea level. A dominant feature is also the mountain Olověný vrch at .
History The first written mention of Bublava is from 1601.
Demographics
Transport on the border with Germany is the road border crossing Bublava / Aschberg/Klingenthal.
Sport From the early 20th century, Bublava is known as a winter sports resort.
Sights
The main landmark of Bublava is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was consecrated in 1883.
On the hill Olověný vrch is the Bleiberg observation tower. It was built in 1933. The historical building was closed in 2017 and its repair is planned.
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