TheWondreb (Czech:Odrava; calledNikolausbach upstream,Czech:Mikulášský potok) is a river inGermany and theCzech Republic, a righttributary of theOhře River. It flows throughBavaria andKarlovy Vary Region. It is 66.1 km (41.1 mi) long.
| Wondreb Odrava | |
|---|---|
 The Wondreb inCheb-Starý Hrozňatov | |
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| Location | |
| Countries | |
| State/ Region | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Stará Voda,Upper Palatine Forest |
| • elevation | 732 m (2,402 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Ohře |
• coordinates | 50°6′37″N12°29′6″E / 50.11028°N 12.48500°E /50.11028; 12.48500 |
• elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Length | 66.1 km (41.1 mi) |
| Basin size | 507.1 km2 (195.8 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3.95 m3/s (139 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ohře→Elbe→North Sea |
Etymology
editBoth the German and the Czech name have their origin inProto-Indo-Europeanad-ra, meaning "flowing water".[1]
Characteristic
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The Wondreb originates in the territory ofStará Voda in theUpper Palatine Forest at an elevation of 732 m (2,402 ft) and until its confluence with the brook Griesbach, it is known as Nikolausbach/Mikulášský potok.[2] The river flows toOdrava, where it merges with the Ohře River at an elevation of 416 m (1,365 ft). It is 66.1 km (41.1 mi) long, of which 48.1 km (29.9 mi) is in Germany, 16.8 km (10.4 mi) is in the Czech Republic and 1.2 km (0.7 mi) forms the Czech-German border. Itsdrainage basin has an area of 507.1 km2 (195.8 sq mi), of which 311.0 km2 (120.1 sq mi) is in Germany and 196.1 km2 (75.7 sq mi) is in the Czech Republic.[3]
The longest tributaries of the Wondreb are:
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Lipoltovský potok | 21.5 | right |
| Muglbach / Mohelenský potok | 19.1 | right |
| Seibertsbach | 16.5 | left |
| Stebnický potok | 12.9 | right |
Flow
editFor 0.5 km (0.3 mi),[4] the river flows through the territory ofStará Voda, then it forms the Czech-German border for the next 0.5 km. The river further flows through the territories ofMähring,Tirschenreuth,Leonberg,Mitterteich andWaldsassen in Germany, before it forms the Czech-German border for the next 0.7 km (0.4 mi). Then the river continues through the territories ofCheb andOdrava in the Czech Republic.
Bodies of water
editA significant body of water built on the Wondreb is Jesenice Reservoir, located in the territory of Cheb. It was built in 1957–1961 on an area of 7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi). The main purposes are to ensure minimum flow for industrial enterprises and flood protection.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^Choroś, Monika (2018). "Wpływ rzeki Odry na nazewnictwo województwa opolskiego".Odra – rzeka wspomnień i wyzwań(PDF) (in Polish). Opole: Opolski Urząd Wojewódzki. p. 73.ISBN 978-83-949449-7-1. Retrieved2024-10-01.
- ^"Německá i česká řeka Odrava" (in Czech).Czech Radio. 2017-09-01. Retrieved2024-10-01.
- ^Complete table of the Bavarian Waterbody Register by the Bavarian State Office for the Environment (xls, 10.3 MB)
- ^"Vyhláška č. 178/2012 Sb".Zákony pro lidi (in Czech). Retrieved2024-10-01.
- ^"Vodní dílo Jesenice" (in Czech). Povodí Ohře, s.p. Retrieved2024-10-01.
External links
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- River flow at VD Jesenice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of theCzech Hydrometeorological Institute