The Loučná is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Pardubice Region. It is 80.3 km (49.9 mi) long.
| Loučná | |
|---|---|
 The Loučná in Litomyšl | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Pardubice |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Karle, Svitavy Uplands |
| • elevation | 516 m (1,693 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 50°3′35″N 15°49′23″E / 50.05972°N 15.82306°E |
• elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Length | 80.3 km (49.9 mi) |
| Basin size | 724.7 km2 (279.8 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 4.43 m3/s (156 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
Etymology
editThe name is derived from the Czech word louka, meaning 'meadow'. The name refers to the character of the watershed.[1]
Characteristic
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The Loučná originates in the territory of Karle in the Svitavy Uplands at the elevation of 516 m (1,693 ft). It flows to Kunětice, where it enters the Elbe River at the elevation of 218 m (715 ft). It is 80.3 km (49.9 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 724.7 km2 (279.8 sq mi).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Loučná are:
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desná | 30.6 | 55.0 | left |
| Končinský potok | 21.5 | 53.1 | right |
| Jalový potok | 17.7 | 65.9 | left |
| Lodrantka | 15.8 | 6.8 | right |
| Zadní Lodrantka | 15.0 | 2.6 | right |
Settlements
editThe most populated settlements on the river are the towns of Vysoké Mýto and Litomyšl. The river flows through the municipal territories of Karle, Chmelík, Trstěnice, Čistá, Benátky, Litomyšl, Tržek, Cerekvice nad Loučnou, Hrušová, Vysoké Mýto, Tisová, Zámrsk, Slatina, Dobříkov, Týnišťko, Radhošť, Vraclav, Stradouň, Trusnov, Uhersko, Ostrov, Chroustovice, Moravany, Slepotice, Dašice, Lány u Dašic, Sezemice and Kunětice.
Bodies of water
editThere are 380 bodies of water in the basin area. The largest of them are the fishponds Velký zálešský with an area of 45.8 ha (113 acres) and Chobot with an area of 42.1 ha (104 acres), both built on the tributary Hraniční potok.[2] There are no fishponds or reservoirs built directly on the Loučná.
Tourism
editThe Loučná is suitable for river tourism. The lower course of the river is navigable almost all year round, but the upper course is navigable only after heavy rains or melting snow. The Loučná is an undemanding river with a slight gradient, suitable for less experienced paddlers.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Šmilauer, Vladimír. "O původu názvů českých řek". Naše řeč (in Czech). Institute of the Czech Language. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Loučná a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Loučná – říčka sjízdná celoročně" (in Czech). Pádler. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
External links
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- River flow at Dašice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute