Loučná (river)
| Loučná | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Pardubice |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Karle, Svitavy Uplands |
| • coordinates | 49°45′55″N 16°22′58″E / 49.76528°N 16.38278°E |
| • 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 |
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.
Etymology
The name is derived from the Czech word louka, meaning 'meadow'. The name refers to the character of the watershed.[1]
Characteristic
The Loučná originates in the territory of Karle in the Svitavy Uplands at an elevation of 516 m (1,693 ft). It flows to Kunětice, where it enters the Elbe River at an 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:[3]
| 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 |
| Sloupnický potok | 13.7 | 45.8 | right |
| Svařeňka | 10.6 | 22.1 | left |
Settlements
The 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
There 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
The 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.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Šmilauer, Vladimír. "O původu názvů českých řek". Naše řeč (in čeština). Institute of the Czech Language. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Základní charakteristiky toku Loučná a jeho povodí" (in čeština). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in čeština). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ "Loučná – říčka sjízdná celoročně" (in čeština). Pádler. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
External links
- River flow at Dašice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
- Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas
- CS1 čeština-language sources (cs)
- Coordinates not on Wikidata
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- Pages using infobox river with mapframe
- Commons category link is defined as the pagename
- Tributaries of the Elbe
- Rivers of the Pardubice Region
- Rivers of the Czech Republic