Oleška (river)
The Oleška is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Jizera River. It flows through the Liberec and Hradec Králové regions. It is 36.0 km (22.4 mi) long.
Confluence of the Oleška and Jizera
Etymology
The name is derived from the Czech word olše (i.e. 'alder'), meaning "water flowing between alders".
Characteristic
The Oleška originates in the territory of Studenec in the Giant Mountains Foothills at an elevation of 538 m (1,765 ft) and flows to Semily, where it enters the Jizera River at an elevation of 316 m (1,037 ft). It is 36.0 km (22.4 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 171.3 km (66.1 sq mi).
The longest tributaries of the Oleška are:
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Popelka | 13.1 | left |
| Tampelačka | 10.1 | right |
| Rokytka | 7.8 | left |
Course
The river flows through the municipal territories of Studenec, Levínská Olešnice, Stará Paka, Bělá, Libštát, Košťálov, Slaná and Semily.
Fauna
Fish species that live in the river include brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and grayling.
See also
References
- ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 271.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Tabulka I.2.1a – Útvary povrchových vod kategorie "řeka"" (PDF) (in Czech). Povodí Labe, s.p. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Pstruhové revíry: Oleška 1 P (453088)" (in Czech). Český rybářský svaz, z.s., místní organizace Košťálov. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Oleška.
- River flow at Slaná station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute