Moravice River
Řeka Moravice
Water
The Moravice River is a swift stream originating in the Hrubý Jeseník mountains, popular for canoeing, especially its middle section which flows through the scenic Moravice Nature Park.

🌊 A swift stream originating in the Hrubý Jeseník mountains, flowing 99.1 km to the Opava River.
🛶 Popular for canoeing, especially its scenic middle section through the Moravice Nature Park.

Why Go

🏞️ Experience beautiful landscapes in the Moravice Nature Park
🚣‍♀️ Enjoy canoeing on the most popular river for paddlers in the region
💧 Benefit from artificially raised water levels for navigation up to 8 times a year
⏱️ Choose from suggested routes like Kružberk – Vítkov Podhradí (approx. 4 hours, 19 km) or Vítkov Podhradí – Hradec nad Moravicí (approx. 4 hours, 21 km)

Why Avoid

⚠️ Upper sections are only navigable during spring thaw or heavy rains, with narrow, overgrown channels and fallen trees
🚫 Entry is prohibited in areas around Slezská Harta and Kružberk dams as they are sources of drinking water
🌊 Be aware of varying difficulty levels: Upper Moravice can be WWII, Middle Moravice up to WWI

Managed By

⚙️ The river's water levels are managed by Povodí Odry, státní podnik, who coordinate water releases for canoeing.

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