Rakovnický potok


The Rakovnický potok is a stream in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Central Bohemian Region. It is long.

Etymology

The name means "Rakovník stream".

Characteristic

The Rakovnický potok originates in the territory of Drahouš in the Rakovník Uplands at an elevation of and flows to Křivoklát, where it enters the Berounka River at an elevation of. It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of.
The longest tributaries of the Rakovnický potok are:
TributaryLength Side
Lišanský potok19.2left
Kolešovický potok12.7left
Ryšava9.1left
Petrovický potok8.3right

Course

The most notable settlement on the stream is the town of Rakovník. The stream flows through the municipal territories of Drahouš, Krty, Jesenice, Oráčov, Švihov, Pšovlky, Šanov, Senomaty, Rakovník, Pavlíkov, Lašovice, Pustověty, Velká Buková, Městečko and Křivoklát.

Bodies of water

There are 224 bodies of water in the basin area. A system of fishponds is built on the upper course of the stream. The largest of them is Velký rybník with an area of.

Nature

The lower couse of the stream flows through the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.
Common fish in the river include river trout, stone loach and European perch.