Jaszkówka

Jaszkówka is an agricultural village located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in Kłodzko County, near the town of Kłodzko. Its proximity to Kłodzko has resulted in a lack of local commercial and service infrastructure. With a history dating back to the 18th century, it was originally established as a colony of Jaszkowa Dolna by Leopold von Neuhaus. Over the years, the village has been known by various names, including Leopoldsdorf and Neuhansdorf. Despite its strategic location, which played a role during the Napoleonic Wars, Jaszkówka never developed significantly and for a long time remained part of Jaszkowa Dolna. In 1945, the village became part of Poland and was settled by people from the former eastern borderlands (Kresy), changing its name to Jaszkówka. It is characterized by a stable demographic situation, although a gradual population decline has been observed in recent years. There is no primary school in Jaszkówka; children attend schools in nearby Jaszkowa Dolna, while teenagers go to middle school in Kłodzko. Culturally, the village belongs to the Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary in Kłodzko. Jaszkówka is situated on the border of the Bardzkie Mountains and the Kłodzko Valley, at an altitude of approximately 370–400 meters above sea level. The surrounding area features agricultural land and forested areas in the Bardzkie Mountains. The geology of the region is dominated by Lower Carboniferous shales and various minerals. In Jaszkówka, several 19th-century brick residential houses and roadside shrines have been preserved. The village is located near the busy national road No. 46, and the nearest railway station is in Kłodzko. A yellow hiking trail runs through the area, leading from Kłodzko to Kłodzka Góra, which supports tourism. Despite its small size, Jaszkówka has a unique history that may be of interest to visitors and researchers of local traditions.