| Úhlava | |
| Mouth Location: | Radbuza |
| Mouth Coordinates: | 49.7206°N 13.3886°W |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Czech Republic |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Plzeň |
| Length Km: | 104.0 |
| Discharge1 Avg: | 5.71m3/s near estuary |
| Basin Size Km2: | 908.5 |
The Úhlava (de|Angel) is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Radbuza River. It flows through the Plzeň Region to the city of Plzeň. It is 104km (65miles) long, making it the 19th longest river in the Czech Republic.
The name is probably of Slavic origin and is derived from Czech: úhel (i.e. 'angle'), which refers to its relatively tortuous course.[1]
The Úhlava originates in the territory of Železná Ruda in the Bohemian Forest at an elevation of, on the slope of the Pancíř mountain, and flows to Plzeň, where it enters the Radbuza River at an elevation of . It is 104km (65miles) long, making it the 19th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 908.5km2.[2]
The longest tributaries of the Úhlava are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drnový potok | 21.3 | 58.9 | right | |
| Poleňka | 18.0 | 56.3 | left | |
| Jelenka | 17.9 | 73.0 | right | |
| Točnický potok | 17.6 | 50.7 | right | |
| Chodská Úhlava | 17.0 | 80.2 | left | |
| Třebýcinka | 12.5 | 46.4 | left |
The river flows through the municipal territories of Železná Ruda, Hamry, Nýrsko, Janovice nad Úhlavou, Bezděkov, Klatovy, Dolany, Švihov, Červené Poříčí, Borovy, Nezdice, Lužany, Příchovice, Přeštice, Dolní Lukavice, Předenice, Čižice and Štěnovice before flowing into the Radbuza at the southern edge of Plzeň.
There are only 38 bodies of water larger than 1 ha in the basin area. The largest body of water is the Nýrsko Reservoir with an area of, built directly on the Úhlava. In the basin area is also Černé jezero – the largest natural lake in the Czech Republic.[2]
On the upper courses of the Úhlava, the Czech Paddler's Cup, organized by the Czech Canoe Union, is held every year. Higher river flow at the time of the event is ensured by the organizer from the Nýrsko Reservoir.[4]