📜 A 108.5 km long river in the Pilsen Region, originating in the Šumava mountains.
🏞️ Popular for canoeing and kayaking, offering diverse sections for all skill levels.

Why Go

🛶 Experience varied river sections, from fast-flowing streams to calmer meanders
🌊 Navigate popular rapids like 'Čižické proudy'
🏆 Witness the annual Czech Canoeists' Cup
🌳 Enjoy scenic views through mostly unforested valleys

🛶 Navigable Sections

• Janovice n/Ú – Plzeň Hradiště: 72 km (3-4 days)
• Klatovy – Plzeň Hradiště: 60 km (3 days)
• Švihov – Plzeň Hradiště: 46 km (2-3 days)
• Přeštice – Plzeň Hradiště: 28 km (1-2 days)
• Čižice – Plzeň Hradiště: 14 km (1 day)

💧 Water Levels

• Upper course navigable only when water is released from Nýrsko dam
• River generally has more water in spring and after rainfall
• Check gauges in Štěnovice (min 50 cm for Přeštice, 60 cm for upper course)
• Check Nýrsko gauge (min 40 cm for starting from there)

📍 Points of Interest

• Confluence of Radbuza and Úhlava, Plzeň
• Úhlava in Plzeň Hradiště (typical end point)
• Přeštice weir
• Švihov (Švihov gauge)
• Klatovy, summer swimming area Říční lázně
• Starting points: Janovice n/Ú, Nýrsko, Stará Lhota, Zadní Hamry

ℹ️ Managed By

Povodí Vltavy, státní podnik
Grafická 429
150 00 Praha 5

Why Avoid

⚠️ Upper course requires specific water releases from Nýrsko dam to be navigable