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 | |
| 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 edit
Characteristic edit
The Volyňka originates in the territory of Borová Lada in the Bohemian Forest at the 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 the 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:
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Spůlka | 20.5 | left |
| Peklov | 18.3 | left |
Settlements edit
The 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 edit
There 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 edit
The Volyňka is suitable for river tourism. About 38 km (24 mi) of the river is navigable.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Význam a původ slova Volyňka". Ptejte se knihovny (in Czech). National Library of the Czech Republic. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Volyňka a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Volyňka – princezna šumavských řek" (in Czech). Pádler. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
External links edit
- River flow at Němětice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute