Merta (river)
River in Olomouc, Czech Republic
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The Merta is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Desná River. It flows through the Olomouc Region. It is 17.0 km (10.6 mi) long.
| Merta | |
|---|---|
The Merta in Vernířovice | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Vernířovice, Hrubý Jeseník |
| • coordinates | 50°4′2″N 17°10′11″E |
| • elevation | 1,260 m (4,130 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Desná |
• coordinates | 50°0′12″N 17°1′30″E |
• elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Length | 17.0 km (10.6 mi) |
| Basin size | 74.2 km2 (28.6 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.20 m3/s (42 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Desná→ Morava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
Characteristic
The Merta originates in the territory of Vernířovice in the Hrubý Jeseník mountain range at the elevation of 1,260 m (4,130 ft). It flows through the territories of Vernířovice, Velké Losiny and Sobotín to Petrov nad Desnou, where it enters the Desná River at an elevation of 355 m (1,165 ft). It is 17.0 km (10.6 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 74.2 km2 (28.6 sq mi). The average discharge at its mouth is 1.20 m3/s.[1]
The longest tributaries of the Merta are:[2]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Klepáčovský potok | 11.3 | left |
| Kamenitý potok | 5.0 | right |
| Ztracený potok | 4.6 | left |
Fauna
The Merta is home to the burbot, alpine bullhead and European bullhead, which are endangered species of fish within the Czech Republic.[3]
Tourism
A tourist destination is the Waterfall of the Merta. It is a four-metre high waterfall, preceded by several smaller cascades and waterfalls.[4]
