Zdobnice (river)

Zdobnice
The Zdobnice in Vamberk
Map
Location
CountryCzech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLiberk, Orlické Mountains
 • elevation1,018 m (3,340 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Divoká Orlice
 • coordinates
50°6′12″N 16°16′30″E / 50.10333°N 16.27500°E / 50.10333; 16.27500
 • elevation
285 m (935 ft)
Length33.9 km (21.1 mi)
Basin size124.8 km2 (48.2 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average1.87 m3/s (66 cu ft/s) near estuary
Basin features
ProgressionDivoká Orlice→ Orlice→ Elbe→ North Sea

The Zdobnice (German: Stiebnitz) is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Divoká Orlice River. It flows through the Hradec Králové Region. It is 33.9 km (21.1 mi) long.

Etymology

The oldest written record of the river is from 1356, when the name was written as Wrobnitz. One theory says that the name is of Czech origin and is derived from the old Czech word zdobný, meaning 'good', 'suitable'.[1] According to other theory, the name could be derived from the Old Prussian word stabis, which meant 'stone'.[2] The village of Zdobnice was named after the river.[1]

Characteristic

Frozen Zdobnice

The Zdobnice originates in the territory of Liberk in the Orlické Mountains below the mountain Velká Deštná at an elevation of 1,018 m (3,340 ft) and flows to Doudleby nad Orlicí, where it enters the Divoká Orlice River at an elevation of 285 m (935 ft). It is 33.9 km (21.1 mi) long.[3] Its drainage basin has an area of 124.8 km2 (48.2 sq mi). The average discharge at its mouth is 1.87 m3/s.[4]

The longest tributaries of the Zdobnice are:[3]

Tributary Length (km) Side
Říčka 13.6 left
Slatinský potok 4.7 left
Čertovodolský potok 4.6 left

Course

The most populated settlement on the river is the town of Vamberk. The river flows through the municipal territories of Liberk, Zdobnice, Rokytnice v Orlických horách, Pěčín, Javornice, Slatina nad Zdobnicí, Jahodov, Rybná nad Zdobnicí, Vamberk and Doudleby nad Orlicí.

Bodies of water

There are no fishponds and reservoirs built directly on the Zdobnice. However, the river feed two small fishponds near Vamberk-Peklo.[5]

The construction of the Pěčín Reservoir near the village of the same name was planned in the 2010s. It was supposed to provide drinking water in times of its deficiency. Due to the resistance of municipalities and environmental activists and due to the insufficiently proven need for this construction, it was decided in 2018 to end preparations for construction.[6]

Tourism

The Zdobnice is suitable for river tourism, but only after heavy rains or melting snow. About 26 km (16 mi) of the river is navigable.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Profous, Antonín (1957). Místní jména v Čechách IV: S–Ž (in Czech). p. 766.
  2. ^ Blažek, Václav (2010-10-07). "Etymological analysis of toponyms from Ptolemy's Description of Central Europe" (PDF). Ulster University. p. 40. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  3. ^ a b "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  4. ^ "Povodňový plán města Vamberk: Hydrologické údaje". Elektronický digitální povodňový portál (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  5. ^ "Povodňový plán města Vamberk: Vodní nádrže". Portál obce (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  6. ^ "VD Pěčín" (in Czech). Povodí Labe, s.p. 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  7. ^ "Zdobnice a Říčka – východočeské lahůdky" (in Czech). Pádler. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
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