Morava River Paddling
Morava – řeka nabízející pravou vodáckou romantiku
The Morava is the most important river in Moravia, offering diverse paddling experiences from wild upper rapids for experts to calm, meandering sections through scenic floodplain forests suitable for beginners and families.

📜 The Morava River offers diverse paddling experiences, from wild rapids to calm, meandering sections.
🏞️ Explore scenic floodplain forests and the beautiful Litovelské Pomoraví Protected Landscape Area.

Why Go

🚣‍♀️ Suitable for all levels, from experts to beginners and families.
🌳 Paddle through dense floodplain forests with many oxbow lakes and sandy pools.
🦢 Discover bird nesting sites and observe beavers in their natural habitat.
🗺️ Sections like Litovelské Pomoraví offer picturesque scenery.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Be aware of potential obstacles like fallen trees, impassable weirs, and shallow sandbanks.
🦟 CHKO Litovelské Pomoraví is known for its mosquito population.
🚫 Landing is prohibited at bird nesting sites on sandbanks.
⛔ Special rules apply in CHKO Litovelské Pomoraví: disembarking from the boat and camping are forbidden.
☠️ Caution advised near the 'killer weir' (jez-zabiják) near Mohelnice due to dangerous undertow.

Difficulty Levels

🌊 Velká Morava – Hanušovice: WWIII (rarely navigable during spring snowmelt).
🛶 Hanušovice – Postřelmov: WW I (can be WWII in higher water), caution for fallen trees and dangerous weirs.
спокойная вода Postřelmov – Olomouc: ZW (calm water).
спокойная вода Olomouc – Confluence with Danube: ZW (calm water).

Suggested Trip

🗓️ 2-Day Trip in Litovelské Pomoraví: From Postřelmov to Litovel, featuring swift current, pleasant rapids, and meanders.
🏖️ Leads into a large lagoon with fallen trees and numerous sandy beaches.
📍 Trip can be concluded in Litovel or extended to Olomouc.

Managed By

ℹ️ Turistické informační centrum Litovel

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