Bílovka


The Bílovka is a stream in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Oder River. It flows through the Moravian-Silesian Region. It is long.

Etymology

The stream is named after the town of Bílovec.

Characteristic

The Bílovka originates in the territory of Skřipov in the Nízký Jeseník range at an elevation of and flows to Studénka, where it enters the Oder River at an elevation of. It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of.
The longest tributaries of the Bílovka are:
TributaryLength Side
Sezina18.5left
Břízka5.7left

Course

The stream flows through the municipal territories of Skřipov, Bílovec, Velké Albrechtice, Jistebník and Studénka.

Nature

The lower course of the stream flows through the Poodří Protected Landscape Area. The stream is mainly inhabited by Cyprinidae species of fish.

Bridges

In 2006–2009, a bridge carrying the D1 motorway was built across the Bílovka, Jamník and Sezina watercourses at their confluence.