The Úhlava () is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Radbuza River. It flows through the Plzeň Region to the city of Plzeň. It is long, making it the 19th longest river in the Czech Republic.
Etymology The name is probably derived from the Czech word (i.e. 'angle'), which refers to its relatively tortuous course.
Characteristic
The Úhlava originates in the territory of Železná Ruda in the Bohemian Forest at an elevation of , on the slope of the Pancíř mountain, and flows to Plzeň, where it enters the Radbuza River at an elevation of . It is long, making it the 19th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of .
The longest tributaries of the Úhlava are: Tributary Length (km) River km Side Drnový potok 21.3 58.9 right Poleňka 18.0 56.3 left Jelenka 17.9 73.0 right Točnický potok 17.6 50.7 right Chodská Úhlava 17.0 80.2 left Třebýcinka 12.5 46.4 left Divoký potok 9.2 27.4 right Zelenský potok 8.8 94.8 right
Course 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 , built directly on the Úhlava. In the basin area is also Černé jezero – the largest natural lake in the Czech Republic.
Sport On the upper courses of the Úhlava, the Czech Paddler's Cup is held every year. It is organised by the Czech Canoe Union. Higher river flow at the time of the event is ensured by the organiser by draining water from the Nýrsko Reservoir.
References
External links
River flow at Štěnovice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute