The rivers of the Czech Republic are quite numerous, but they cannot boast of their length. The longest river in the country is the Vltava, with a total length of 450 kilometers.
Vltava river
The source of the river is the Sumava Mountains, and the waters of the Vltava flow into the Elbe. The name of the Vltava was given by the ancient Germans, who called the river Wilth-ahwa. The literal translation sounds like "Wild water". Probably, the Vltava used to be like this, but today it is a part of the beauty of Prague. The river bed runs through the entire urban area. In some places, the channel is blocked by dams. And the most popular tourist routes in Prague are connected with the river. During the walk, you can admire the Charles Bridge, see the sights of the Mala Strana and Hradcany region. There are many interesting places on the banks of the Vltava, but from the water they are visually perceived in a completely different way.
River Tepla
The total length of this river is only 65 kilometers. The source of Tepla is located in the town of Eger (380 meters above sea level), and it flows into the waters of the Ohře River.
The spa town of Karlovy Vary is located on both banks of the river. Tepla got its name due to the fact that the water in the river never freezes. The waters of Tepla have a specific smell, which local residents explain by the thermal springs available here. Hence, apparently, the increased temperature of the river water.
Jizera river
The total length of the river channel is slightly more than 164 kilometers. Jizera is a right tributary of the Elbe. The source of the river is in Poland (near the Czech border). The river runs along the northeastern part of the country. Part of the river bed runs along the state border with Poland.
The river bed partly passes through the mountainous area of the same name - the Jizera Mountains. And the deforestation of local forests led to the fact that during the period of heavy rains, the river rises quickly, but also swiftly and shallows.
The river will be of interest to fans of kayaking. But beginners have nothing to do here, since the track is considered difficult.
Luznice river
The river belongs to two states at once - Austria and the Czech Republic. But the main part of the current (153 kilometers) of the total 208 kilometers passes precisely through the Czech land. Luznice is one of the tributaries of the Vltava.
The source of the river is in Austria (the slope of Mount Reichelberg). Luznice on his way to the Vltava crosses the border of the countries several times, finding himself in one state, then in another.
The river received its unusual name in 1179. Literally, her name can be translated as "water flowing through the meadows."
The Lužnice Waters is one of the most popular destinations for boaters. On the banks of the river there are many well-equipped sailing bases, as well as the picturesque ruins of medieval knightly castles surrounded by forests.
