Vydra (river)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vydra
Modrava, řeka.JPG
The Vydra river
Location
CountryCzech Republic
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationModrava, Klatovy District, Plzeň Region
 • elevation1,215 m (3,986 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Otava near
 • elevation
627 m (2,057 ft)
Length23.1 km (14.4 mi)
Basin size146.2 km2 (56.4 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average4.13 m3/s (146 cu ft/s)

The Vydra (Czech for "otter", German: Widra) is a 23.1 kilometres (14.4 mi) river in the Czech Republic.

The Vydra begins in the Bohemian Forest near Modrava, at the confluence of the and the . However, Modravský potok's tributary, the originates slightly across the Germany–Czech Republic border 1,215 metres (3,986 ft) up the north slopes of Mt. Lusen Czech: Luzný) in Bavaria is considered to be the Vydra's true source.

From Modrava, the Vydra flows northward and merges with the west of to form the Otava.

External links[]

Coordinates: 49°06′N 13°30′E / 49.100°N 13.500°E / 49.100; 13.500


Retrieved from ""