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{{Infobox river
{{Infobox river
| name = Moravice
| name = Moravice
| image = PramenMoravice.jpg
| image = Branka u Opavy, Moravice (1).jpg
| image_caption = Source of Moravice
| image_caption = The Moravice in [[Branka u Opavy]]
| source1_location = [[Hrubý Jeseník]]
| source1_location = [[Malá Morávka]], [[Hrubý Jeseník]]
| mouth_location = [[Opava (river)|Opava]]
| mouth_location = [[Opava (river)|Opava]]
| mouth_coordinates = {{coord|49|55|39|N|17|56|45|E|display=it}}
| mouth_coordinates = {{coord|49|55|39|N|17|56|45|E|display=it}}
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| progression = {{ROpava}}
| subdivision_type1 = Country
| subdivision_name1 = [[Czech Republic]]
| subdivision_type1 = Country
| subdivision_name1 = [[Czech Republic]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Regions of the Czech Republic|Region]]
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| progression = {{ROpava}}
| subdivision_name2 = [[Moravian-Silesian Region|Moravian-Silesian]]
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| length = {{convert|100.5|km|abbr=on}}
| length_km = 100.5
| source1_elevation =
| source1_elevation = {{cvt|1235|m}}
| discharge1_avg = {{convert|7.82|m3/s|abbr=on}} near estuary
| basin_size = {{convert|899.9|km2|abbr=on}}
| mouth_elevation = {{cvt|242|m}}
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| discharge1_avg = {{convert|7.82|m3/s|abbr=on}} near estuary
| basin_size_km2 = 899.9
}}
}}
The '''Moravice''' ({{langx|de|Mohra}}) is a [[river]] in the [[Czech Republic]], a right [[tributary]] of the [[Opava (river)|Opava]] River. It flows through the [[Moravian-Silesian Region]]. It is {{convert|100.5|km|abbr=on}} long, making it the [[List of rivers of the Czech Republic|25th longest river in the Czech Republic]].


==Characteristic==
'''Moravice''' ({{lang-de|Mohra}}) is a [[river]] in the [[Czech Republic]], the right [[tributary]] of the river [[Opava (river)|Opava]]. It originates in the [[Hrubý Jeseník]] mountain range at the elevation of 1,135 m and flows south-eastward. Near [[Opava]] it enters the Opava River. It is 100.5&nbsp;km long, and its basin area is 899.9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dibavod.cz/download.php?id_souboru=2350 | title=Charakteristiky toků a povodí ČR - Moravice| author=| publisher=VÚV TGM|access-date=2018-05-08 | language= cs}}</ref> The river partially forms the historical border between [[Moravia]] and [[Silesia]].
[[File:PramenMoravice.jpg|thumb|Spring of the Moravice]]
The Moravice originates in the territory of [[Malá Morávka]] in the [[Hrubý Jeseník]] range at an elevation of {{cvt|1235|m}}, on the slope of Mt. [[Vysoká hole]], and flows to [[Opava]], where it enters the [[Opava (river)|Opava]] River at an elevation of {{cvt|242|m}}. It is {{convert|100.5|km|abbr=on}} long, making it the [[List of rivers of the Czech Republic|25th longest river in the Czech Republic]]. Its [[drainage basin]] has an area of {{convert|899.9|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref name=dibavod>{{cite web |title=Základní charakteristiky toku Moravice a jeho povodí|url=https://www.dibavod.cz/download.php?id_souboru=2350|publisher=T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref>


The longest tributaries of the Moravice are:<ref>{{cite web |title=Vodní toky|url=https://mapy.chmi.cz/ords/chmi_app/r/fewshlprf/stream-list?|work=Evidence hlásných profilů|publisher=[[Czech Hydrometeorological Institute]]|language=cs|access-date=2024-10-17}}</ref>
It flows through [[Malá Morávka]], [[Dolní Moravice]], [[Břidličná]], [[Kružberk]], [[Staré Těchanovice]], [[Hradec nad Moravicí]], [[Branka u Opavy]] and [[Opava]]. The [[Slezská Harta Reservoir]] and [[Kružberk Reservoir]] are constructed on the river. Its major tributary is [[Hvozdnice (river)|Hvozdnice]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Tributary !! Length (km) !! River km !! Side
|-
| Hvozdnice || 36.5 || 5.3 || left
|-
| Černý potok || 25.0 || 70.3 || left
|-
| Podolský potok || 21.4 || 85.5 || right
|-
| Lobník || 16.9 || 47.1 || right
|-
| Kočovský potok || 15.9 || 74.8 || left
|}


==References==
==Settlements==
The river partially forms the historical border between [[Moravia]] and [[Silesia]]. Apart from the outskirts of the city of [[Opava]], the river does not flow through any large settlement; the largest town directly on the river is [[Břidličná]]. The river flows through the municipal territories of [[Malá Morávka]], [[Dolní Moravice]], [[Malá Štáhle]], [[Velká Štáhle]], Břidličná, [[Valšov]], [[Nová Pláň]], [[Roudno]], [[Leskovec nad Moravicí]], [[Bílčice]], [[Jakartovice]], [[Kružberk]], [[Staré Těchanovice]], [[Moravice, Czech Republic|Moravice]], [[Melč]], [[Vítkov]], [[Radkov (Opava District)|Radkov]], [[Hradec nad Moravicí]], [[Branka u Opavy]] and Opava.
{{Reflist}}


==Bodies of water==
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{{Commons category|Moravice (river)}}
The [[Slezská Harta Reservoir|Slezská Harta]] with an area and [[Kružberk Reservoir|Kružberk]] reservoirs are constructed on the river. There are 336 bodies of water in the basin area.<ref name=dibavod/>


==Tourism==
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The Moravice is suitable for [[nautical tourism|river tourism]] and is the most favorite river in the Moravian-Silesian Region for paddlers. The lower course is navigable all year round. The upper course is navigable after rains, melting, or after water is released from reservoirs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Řeka Moravice – bystrá říčka z Hrubého Jeseníku|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/reka-moravice|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2023-10-11}}</ref>


==References==
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[[Category:Rivers of the Moravian-Silesian Region]]
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Bruntál District]]
[[Category:Opava District]]


==External links==
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{{commons category|Moravice (river)}}
*[https://hydro.chmi.cz/hppsoldv/hpps_prfdyn.php?seq=307318 River flow at Branka station] – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the [[Czech Hydrometeorological Institute]]


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{{CzechRepublic-river-stub}}
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[[Category:Rivers of the Moravian-Silesian Region]]

Latest revision as of 07:16, 10 November 2024

Moravice
The Moravice in Branka u Opavy
Map
Location
CountryCzech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMalá Morávka, Hrubý Jeseník
 • elevation1,235 m (4,052 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Opava
 • coordinates
49°55′39″N 17°56′45″E / 49.92750°N 17.94583°E / 49.92750; 17.94583
 • elevation
242 m (794 ft)
Length100.5 km (62.4 mi)
Basin size899.9 km2 (347.5 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average7.82 m3/s (276 cu ft/s) near estuary
Basin features
ProgressionOpava→ Oder→ Baltic Sea

The Moravice (German: Mohra) is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Opava River. It flows through the Moravian-Silesian Region. It is 100.5 km (62.4 mi) long, making it the 25th longest river in the Czech Republic.

Characteristic

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Spring of the Moravice

The Moravice originates in the territory of Malá Morávka in the Hrubý Jeseník range at an elevation of 1,235 m (4,052 ft), on the slope of Mt. Vysoká hole, and flows to Opava, where it enters the Opava River at an elevation of 242 m (794 ft). It is 100.5 km (62.4 mi) long, making it the 25th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 899.9 km2 (347.5 sq mi).[1]

The longest tributaries of the Moravice are:[2]

Tributary Length (km) River km Side
Hvozdnice 36.5 5.3 left
Černý potok 25.0 70.3 left
Podolský potok 21.4 85.5 right
Lobník 16.9 47.1 right
Kočovský potok 15.9 74.8 left

Settlements

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The river partially forms the historical border between Moravia and Silesia. Apart from the outskirts of the city of Opava, the river does not flow through any large settlement; the largest town directly on the river is Břidličná. The river flows through the municipal territories of Malá Morávka, Dolní Moravice, Malá Štáhle, Velká Štáhle, Břidličná, Valšov, Nová Pláň, Roudno, Leskovec nad Moravicí, Bílčice, Jakartovice, Kružberk, Staré Těchanovice, Moravice, Melč, Vítkov, Radkov, Hradec nad Moravicí, Branka u Opavy and Opava.

Bodies of water

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The Slezská Harta with an area and Kružberk reservoirs are constructed on the river. There are 336 bodies of water in the basin area.[1]

Tourism

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The Moravice is suitable for river tourism and is the most favorite river in the Moravian-Silesian Region for paddlers. The lower course is navigable all year round. The upper course is navigable after rains, melting, or after water is released from reservoirs.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Moravice a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  2. ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  3. ^ "Řeka Moravice – bystrá říčka z Hrubého Jeseníku" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
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