| Střela | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) The Střela in Žlutice | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Toužim, Teplá Highlands |
| • elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Berounka |
• coordinates | 49°54′52″N 13°31′47″E / 49.91444°N 13.52972°E |
• elevation | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Length | 101.7 km (63.2 mi) |
| Basin size | 921.9 km2 (355.9 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3.20 m3/s (113 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Berounka→ Vltava→ Elbe→ North Sea |
The Střela is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Karlovy Vary and Central Bohemian regions. It is 101.7 km (63.2 mi) long, which makes it the 22nd longest river in the Czech Republic.
Etymology
The name literally means 'missile' and refers to its fast stream.[1] The river was also once called Lososnice (derived from losos, i.e. 'salmon').[2]
Characteristic
The Střela originates in the territory of Toužim in the Teplá Highlands at the elevation of 674 m (2,211 ft) and flows to Liblín, where it enters the Berounka River at the elevation of 269 m (883 ft). It is 101.7 km (63.2 mi) long, which makes it the 22nd longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 921.9 km2 (355.9 sq mi).[3]
The tributaries of the Střela do not include any significant rivers, only smaller streams. The longest tributaries of the Střela are:
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manětínský potok | 22.5 | 29.6 | right |
| Kralovický potok | 20.5 | 1.2 | left |
| Velká Trasovka | 20.4 | 59.4 | left |
Settlements
There are no large settlements on the Střela. The river flows through the towns of Toužim, Žlutice and Plasy.
Bodies of water
There are 96 bodies of water larger than 1 ha in the basin area. The largest body of water is the Žlutice Reservoir with an area of 142 ha (350 acres), built directly on the Střela. On the upper course of the river is a system of fishponds.[3]
Tourism
The Střela is suitable for river tourism only after heavy rains, melting snow or when water is released from the Žlutice Reservoir.[4]
References
- ↑ Loucká, Pavla (1997-09-05). "Řeky si pojmenovali nejdřív" (in Czech). Vesmír. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ↑ Šmilauer, Vladimír. "O původu názvů českých řek". Naše řeč (in Czech). Institute of the Czech Language. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- 1 2 "Základní charakteristiky toku Střela a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ↑ "Řeka Střela pod Žlutickou přehradou" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
External links
- River flow at Plasy station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute