Lipná (until 1948 Lindov; ) is a village and municipal part of Hazlov in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 20 inhabitants.
Etymology The initial German name Lindau and the Czech name Lindov were derived from the High German words linde ('linden') and ouwe ('water', 'stream', 'wet meadow'). The modern name Lipná is derived from the word lípa, which also means 'linden'.
Geography Lipná is located in the western part of the territory of Hazlov, about northwest of Cheb and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Fichtel Mountains. The stream Slatinný potok flows through the area.
History The first written mention of Lindov is from 1307.
In 1948, the name of the village was changed to Lipná. Between 1910 and 1950, it was an independent municipality, but then it was annexed to Polná. From 1961, Polná and Lipná are municipal parts of Hazlov.
Demographics
Economy Lipná is known for a stone quarry.
Sights There are no protected cultural monuments in the Lipná area.
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