The Volyňka is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Otava River. It flows through the South Bohemian Region. It is 46.1 km (28.6 mi) long.
| Volyňka | |
|---|---|
 The Volyňka in Mutěnice | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Borová Lada, Bohemian Forest |
| • elevation | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Otava |
• coordinates | 49°15′31″N 13°54′16″E / 49.25861°N 13.90444°E |
• elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Length | 46.1 km (28.6 mi) |
| Basin size | 426.7 km2 (164.7 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3.09 m3/s (109 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Otava→ Vltava→ Elbe→ North Sea |
Etymology
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The Volyňka originates in the territory of Borová Lada in the Bohemian Forest at an elevation of 1,042 m (3,419 ft), on the slope of Mt. Světlá hora, and flows to Strakonice, where it enters the Otava River at an elevation of 390 m (1,280 ft). It is 46.1 km (28.6 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 426.7 km2 (164.7 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Volyňka are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Spůlka | 20.5 | left |
| Peklov | 18.3 | left |
| Smiradický potok | 10.2 | left |
Settlements
editThe largest settlements on the river are the towns of Strakonice and Vimperk. The river flows through the municipal territories of Borová Lada, Vimperk, Bohumilice, Čkyně Lčovice, Malenice, Nišovice, Volyně, Přechovice, Němětice, Strunkovice nad Volyňkou, Přední Zborovice, Radošovice, Mutěnice and Strakonice.
Bodies of water
editThere are 412 bodies of water in the basin area, but none significant. The largest body of water in the basin area is the Blatský Pond with an area of 4.4 ha (11 acres).[2] The Světlohorská Reservoir, a small reservoir on the upper course of the river, is the only body of water built directly on the river.
Tourism
editThe Volyňka is suitable for river tourism. About 38 km (24 mi) of the river is navigable.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Šmilauer, Vladimír. "O původu názvů českých řek". Naše řeč (in Czech). Institute of the Czech Language. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Volyňka a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Volyňka – princezna šumavských řek" (in Czech). Pádler. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
External links
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- River flow at Němětice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute