Radbuza
River in the Czech Republic
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::summary River in the Czech Republic ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox river"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Radbuza |
| image | StankovRadbuza.JPG |
| image_caption | The Radbuza in Staňkov |
| source1_location | Rybník, Upper Palatine Forest |
| source1_coordinates | |
| mouth_location | Berounka |
| mouth_coordinates | |
| progression | |
| subdivision_type1 | Country |
| subdivision_name1 | Czech Republic |
| subdivision_type2 | Region |
| subdivision_name2 | Plzeň |
| length_km | 109.7 |
| source1_elevation | 689 m |
| mouth_elevation | 301 m |
| discharge1_avg | 11.34 m3/s near estuary |
| basin_size_km2 | 2189.6 |
| :: |
| name = Radbuza | image = StankovRadbuza.JPG | image_caption = The Radbuza in Staňkov | source1_location = Rybník, Upper Palatine Forest | source1_coordinates = | mouth_location = Berounka | mouth_coordinates = | progression = | subdivision_type1 = Country | subdivision_name1 = Czech Republic | subdivision_type2 = Region | subdivision_name2 = Plzeň | length_km = 109.7 | source1_elevation = 689 m | mouth_elevation = 301 m | discharge1_avg = 11.34 m3/s near estuary | basin_size_km2 = 2189.6 The Radbuza (; ) 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 long, making it the 17th longest river in the Czech Republic.
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.
Characteristic
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Pramen_Radbuzy_detail.JPG" caption="Spring of Radbuza"] ::
The Radbuza originates in the territory of Rybník in the Upper Palatine Forest at an elevation of 689 m and flows to Plzeň, where it joins the Mže at an elevation of 301 m and together they form the Berounka. It is 109.7 km long, making it the 17th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 2189.6 km2, of which 7.3 km2 is in Germany.
The longest tributaries of the Radbuza are: ::data[format=table]
| 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
The river flows through the municipal territories of Rybník, Bělá nad Radbuzou, Hostouň, Srby, Horšovský Týn, Křenovy, Staňkov, Holýšov, Hradec, Stod, Chotěšov, Vstiš and Dobřany before joining the Mže in Plzeň.
Bodies of water
There are 154 bodies of water larger than 1 ha in the basin area.
Fauna
The river is home to a population of Eurasian beaver as well as nutria, which is a non-native species.
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.
References
References
- Loucká, Pavla. (1997-09-05). "Řeky si pojmenovali nejdřív". [[Vesmír]].
- "Základní charakteristiky toku Radbuza a jeho povodí". T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute.
- "Vodní toky". [[Czech Hydrometeorological Institute]].
- "VD České Údolí". Povodí Vltavy.
- (2013-03-21). "V Plzni žije stále víc bobrů, u Borské přehrady jednoho srazilo auto". iDNES.
- (2017-11-10). "Radbuza – nenápadná a v létě většinou sjízdná". Pádler.
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