Weirs on the Ostravice River
Jezy na řece Ostravici
Water
A detailed paddling guide for the Ostravice River in the Czech Republic, providing specific information about the location and conditions of its various weirs for water sports enthusiasts.

📜 Detailed paddling guide for the Ostravice River in the Czech Republic.
🌊 Focuses on the location and conditions of various weirs for water sports enthusiasts.

Why Go

🗺️ Discover specific weirs like Jez v Nové Dědině, Jez Staré Město, and Jamborův práh.
💧 Get crucial information on weir conditions at different water flows and levels.
🚦 Understand navigability limits: Red (unnavigable), Yellow (borderline), Green (navigable).
🛶 Find guidance for various watercraft: plastic canoes, kayaks, and rafts.
📚 Access related articles, historical context, and current river news.

⚠️ Important Notes

🚨 Paddling is a potentially dangerous sport; always assess current river conditions.
📏 Navigability limits are generally defined for plastic canoes with moderately experienced crews.
🚣 Kayak owners might find limits several centimeters lower; rafts or beginner paddlers usually require more water.
🚶 Be prepared for occasional portaging of dry spots if water levels are low.

📍 Featured Weirs

  • r.km 40,3: Zbytky jezu (Remains of a weir)
  • r.km 37,0: Jez v Nové Dědině (Weir in Nová Dědina)
  • r.km 25,6: Jez Staré Město (conditions at LG FM 20m3/s, 220 cm)
  • r.km 25,1: Jez Frýdek Místek (conditions at LG FM 20m3/s, 220 cm)
  • r.km 24,7: Stupeň Frýdek Místek (Step Frýdek Místek, conditions at LG FM 20m3/s, 220 cm)
  • r.km 4,2: Jamborův práh I. v Ostravě (Jambor's Threshold I. in Ostrava)
  • r.km 3,2: Dolní jez Jamborův práh na Ostravici (Lower weir Jambor's Threshold on Ostravice)
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