The Úhlava (German: Angel) is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Radbuza River. It flows through the Plzeň Region. It is 104.0 km (64.6 mi) long, which makes it the 19th longest river in the Czech Republic.
| Úhlava | |
|---|---|
 The Úhlava in Nýrsko | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Železná Ruda, Bohemian Forest |
| • elevation | 1,153 m (3,783 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Radbuza |
• coordinates | 49°43′14″N 13°23′19″E / 49.72056°N 13.38861°E |
• elevation | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| Length | 104.0 km (64.6 mi) |
| Basin size | 908.5 km2 (350.8 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 5.71 m3/s (202 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Radbuza→ Berounka→ Vltava→ Elbe→ North Sea |
Etymology
The name is probably of Slavic origin and is derived from úhel (i.e. 'angle'), which refers to its relatively tortuous course.[1]
Characteristic
The Úhlava originates in the territory of Železná Ruda in the Bohemian Forest at the elevation of 1,153 m (3,783 ft), on the slope of the Pancíř mountain, and flows to Plzeň, where it enters the Radbuza River at the elevation of 307 m (1,007 ft). It is 104.0 km (64.6 mi) long, which makes it the 19th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 908.5 km2 (350.8 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Úhlava are:
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drnový potok | 21.3 | 58.9 | right |
| Jelenka | 17.9 | 73.0 | right |
| Chodská Úhlava | 17.0 | 80.2 | left |
Settlements
The river flows through the municipal territories of Železná Ruda, Hamry, Nýrsko, Janovice nad Úhlavou, Bezděkov, Klatovy, Dolany, Švihov, Červené Poříčí, Borovy, Nezdice, Lužany, Příchovice, Přeštice, Dolní Lukavice, Předenice, Čižice and Štěnovice before flowing into the Radbuza at the southern edge of Plzeň.
Bodies of water
There are only 38 bodies of water larger than 1 ha in the basin area. The largest body of water is the Nýrsko Reservoir with an area of 138 ha (340 acres), built directly on the Úhlava. In the basin area is also Černé jezero – the largest natural lake in the Czech Republic.[2]
Sport
On the upper courses of the Úhlava, the Czech Paddler's Cup, organized by the Czech Canoe Union, is held every year. Higher river flow at the time of the event is ensured by the organizer from the Nýrsko Reservoir.[3]
References
External links
- River flow at Štěnovice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute