Orlice River
Řeka Orlice
The Orlice River, formed by the confluence of the Divoká and Tichá Orlice, is a gentle, meandering river ideal for beginner boaters. It flows through a scenic landscape with numerous sandy beaches and is one of the most well-preserved watercourses in the Czech Republic.

🏞️ A gentle, meandering river ideal for beginner boaters, formed by the confluence of Divoká and Tichá Orlice.
🌊 One of the most well-preserved watercourses in the Czech Republic, flowing through scenic landscapes with sandy beaches.

Why Go

🚣‍♀️ Ideal for beginner boaters with a gentle flow and only three weirs requiring portaging.
🏖️ Features numerous beautiful sandy beaches perfect for swimming.
🚴‍♀️ Suitable for cycling along its banks.
🦅 Rich in wildlife, with many nesting birds along the banks.
🌳 Shaded by willows and alders, offering a pleasant natural environment.

🛶 Boating

⏱️ Average speed: 6-7 km/h on the middle section, 4-5 km/h on the lower section.
✅ Difficulty: ZWC (calm water), allowing for relaxed paddling.
📍 Popular routes include the 30 km trip from Týniště to Třebechovice or all the way to Hradec Králové.
🗺️ A recommended 1-day trip from Týniště to Krňovice takes approximately 6 hours and is perfect for nature lovers.
🛑 One weir on the Týniště to Krňovice section, passable in higher water or portage on the left bank.

💰 Cost

💸 Free access to the river.

📍 Key Locations

🗺️ Albrechtice nad Orlicí: 50.134527, 16.069179
🗺️ Štěnkov: 50.199691, 15.990107
🗺️ Svinary: 50.214619, 15.920348

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