| Source1 location | Jablonec nad Nisou, Jizera Mountains |
|---|---|
| Source1 coordinates | 50°42′30″N 15°11′18″E |
| Mouth location | Jizera |
| Mouth coordinates | 50°33′27″N 14°58′49″E |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | Liberec · Central Bohemian |
| Length | 41.6 km |
| Source1 elevation | 608 m (1,995 ft) |
| Mouth elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Discharge1 avg | 1.82 m3/s (64 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin size | 176.5 km² |
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
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
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
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
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
The Mohelka is suitable for river tourism. About 15 km (9 mi) on the lower course of the river is navigable for paddlers all year round.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). pp. 122–123.
- ^ "Základní charakteristiky toku Mohelka a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Povodňový plán města Český Dub: Říčka Ještědka, potok Rašovka a řeka Mohelka" (in Czech). Elektronický digitální povodňový portál. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Vodní toky" (in Czech). Evidence hlásných profilů. Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Mohelka – jarní povyražení" (in Czech). Pádler. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
External links
- River flow at Chocnějovice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute