Mohelka
| Mohelka | |
|---|---|
 The Mohelka in Mohelnice nad Jizerou | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Jablonec nad Nisou, Jizera Mountains |
| • elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Jizera |
• coordinates | 50°33′27″N 14°58′49″E / 50.55750°N 14.98028°E |
• elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Length | 41.6 km (25.8 mi) |
| Basin size | 176.5 km2 (68.1 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 1.82 m3/s (64 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Jizera→ Elbe→ North Sea |
The Mohelka is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Jizera River. It flows through the Liberec and Central Bohemian regions. It is 41.6 km (25.8 mi) long.
Etymology
[edit]The river was initially called Mohelnice. The name of the river was derived from the Czech word mohyla (i.e. 'mound', but formerly also 'hill'; so the word mohelnice meant "water flowing between hills"). Mohelka is a diminutive form of Mohelnice.[1]
Characteristic
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The Mohelka originates in the territory of Jablonec nad Nisou in the Jizera Mountains at an elevation of 608 m (1,995 ft) and flows to Mohelnice nad Jizerou, where it enters the Jizera River at an elevation of 220 m (720 ft). It is 41.6 km (25.8 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 176.5 km2 (68.1 sq mi).[2] The average discharge at its mouth is 1.82 m3/s (64 cu ft/s).[3]
The longest tributaries of the Mohelka are:[4]
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Ještědka | 13.3 | right |
| Malá Mohelka | 12.8 | right |
| Oharka | 9.0 | right |
Course
[edit]The river flows through the municipal territories of Jablonec nad Nisou, Pulečný, Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Rádlo, Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, Žďárek, Paceřice, Sychrov, Radimovice, Vlastibořice, Bílá, Český Dub, Všelibice, Kobyly, Chocnějovice and Mohelnice nad Jizerou.
Bodies of water
[edit]There are 102 bodies of water in the basin area, but none of them is notable and their total area is only 7.3 ha (18 acres).[2]
Tourism
[edit]The Mohelka is suitable for river tourism. About 15 km (9 mi) on the lower course of the river is navigable all year round.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). pp. 122–123.
- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Mohelka a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Povodňový plán města Český Dub: Říčka Ještědka, potok Rašovka a řeka Mohelka". Elektronický digitální povodňový portál (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Mohelka – jarní povyražení" (in Czech). Pádler. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
External links
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- River flow at Chocnějovice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
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