Radbuza
River in the Czech Republic
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The Radbuza (Czech pronunciation: [ˈradbuza]; German: Radbusa) is a river in the Czech Republic, the secondary source river of the Berounka River. It flows through the Plzeň Region. It is 109.7 km (68.2 mi) long, making it the 17th longest river in the Czech Republic.
| Radbuza | |
|---|---|
The Radbuza in Staňkov | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Rybník, Upper Palatine Forest |
| • coordinates | 49°29′41″N 12°42′6″E |
| • elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Berounka |
• coordinates | 49°29′39″N 12°42′6″E |
• elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Length | 109.7 km (68.2 mi) |
| Basin size | 2,189.6 km2 (845.4 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 11.34 m3/s (400 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Berounka→ Vltava→ Elbe→ North Sea |
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal Slavic name Radbud. The land through which the river flows once belonged to someone of that name.[1]
Characteristic
The Radbuza originates in the territory of Rybník in the Upper Palatine Forest at an elevation of 689 m (2,260 ft) and flows to Plzeň, where it joins the Mže at an elevation of 301 m (988 ft) and together they form the Berounka. It is 109.7 km (68.2 mi) long, making it the 17th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 2,189.6 km2 (845.4 sq mi), of which 7.3 km2 (2.8 sq mi) is in Germany.[2][3]
The longest tributaries of the Radbuza are:[4]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Úhlava | 104.0 | 4.6 | right |
| Merklínka | 39.4 | 34.8 | right |
| Zubřina | 33.2 | 53.0 | right |
| Černý potok | 28.3 | 66.9 | right |
| Luční potok | 16.9 | 9.1 | left |
Settlements
Bodies of water
Fauna
The river is home to a population of Eurasian beaver as well as nutria, which is a non-native species.[6]
Tourism
The Radbuza is suitable for river tourism. It belongs to the undemanding rivers suitable for beginner paddlers and is navigable for most of the year.[7]
