Morava River: A Paddling Romance
Řeka Morava
The Morava River, a vital waterway in the Czech Republic, offers diverse paddling experiences from its source under Králický Sněžník to its confluence with the Danube, catering to all skill levels amidst picturesque landscapes and protected nature.

📜 The most important river in Moravia, forming historical and state borders.
🚣‍♀️ Offers diverse paddling experiences for all skill levels.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore picturesque landscapes and protected nature
🛶 Enjoy diverse paddling experiences from beginner to advanced
🗺️ Discover a river that forms historical and state borders
🌳 Paddle through dense floodplain forests with oxbow lakes

Why Avoid

⚠️ Be aware of potential challenges like fallen trees and impassable weirs
🦟 Mosquito invasions can occur, especially in CHKO Litovelské Pomoraví
🚫 Forbidden to exit boat or camp in protected areas (CHKO Litovelské Pomoraví)
☠️ Extreme caution needed at 'killer weir' near Mohelnice due to strong undertow

🛶 Paddling Difficulty

🏔️ Upper section (Velká Morava – Hanušovice): WWIII (rarely navigable, spring snowmelt)
🌊 Middle section (Hanušovice – Postřelmov): WW I (WWII with higher water)
🏞️ Middle section (Postřelmov – Olomouc): ZW (calm)
🛶 Lower section (Olomouc – Danube mouth): ZW (calm)

🗺️ Recommended Trip

🗓️ Two-day relaxed trip through Litovelské Pomoraví from Postřelmov towards Litovel
🏖️ Enjoy swift currents, pleasant rapids, and sandy beaches
🦌 Look for beavers and bird nesting sites (do not enter)

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