Wondreb


The Wondreb is a river in Germany and the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Ohře River. It flows through Bavaria and Karlovy Vary Region. It is long.

Etymology

Both the German and the Czech name have their origin in Proto-Indo-European ad-ra, meaning "flowing water".

Characteristic

The Wondreb originates in the territory of Stará Voda in the Upper Palatine Forest at an elevation of and until its confluence with the brook Griesbach, it is known as Nikolausbach/Mikulášský potok. The river flows to Odrava, where it merges with the Ohře River at an elevation of. It is long, of which is in Germany, is in the Czech Republic and forms the Czech-German border. Its drainage basin has an area of, of which is in Germany and is in the Czech Republic.
The longest tributaries of the Wondreb are:
TributaryLength Side
Lipoltovský potok21.5right
Muglbach / Mohelenský potok19.1right
Seibertsbach16.5left
Stebnický potok12.9right

Flow

For, the river flows through the territory of Stará Voda, then it forms the Czech-German border for the next 0.5 km. The river further flows through the territories of Mähring, Tirschenreuth, Leonberg, Mitterteich and Waldsassen in Germany, before it forms the Czech-German border for the next. Then the river continues through the territories of Cheb and Odrava in the Czech Republic.

Bodies of water

A significant body of water built on the Wondreb is Jesenice Reservoir, located in the territory of Cheb. It was built in 1957–1961 on an area of. The main purposes are to ensure minimum flow for industrial enterprises and flood protection.