| Volyňka | |
| Source1 Location: | Borová Lada, Bohemian Forest |
| Mouth Location: | Otava |
| Mouth Coordinates: | 49.2586°N 13.9044°W |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Czech Republic |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | South Bohemian |
| Length: | 46.1km (28.6miles) |
| Discharge1 Avg: | 3.09m3/s near estuary |
| Basin Size: | 426.7km2 |
The Volyňka is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Otava River. It flows through the South Bohemian Region. It is 46.1km (28.6miles) long.
The river is most likely named after the town of Volyně.[1]
The Volyňka originates in the territory of Borová Lada in the Bohemian Forest at the elevation of, on the slope of Mt. Světlá hora, and flows to Strakonice, where it enters the Otava River at the elevation of . It is 46.1km (28.6miles) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 426.7km2.[2]
The longest tributaries of the Volyňka are:
| Tributary | Length (km) | Side | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spůlka | 20.5 | left | |
| Peklov | 18.3 | left |
The largest settlements on the river are the towns of Strakonice and Vimperk. The river flows through the municipal territories of Borová Lada, Vimperk, Bohumilice, Čkyně Lčovice, Malenice, Nišovice, Volyně, Přechovice, Němětice, Strunkovice nad Volyňkou, Přední Zborovice, Radošovice, Mutěnice and Strakonice.
There are 412 bodies of water in the basin area, but none significant. The largest body of water in the basin area is the Blatský Pond with an area of .[2] The Světlohorská Reservoir, a small reservoir on the upper course of the river, is the only body of water built directly on the river.
The Volyňka is suitable for river tourism. About of the river is navigable.[3]