Smutná
{{For|the surname|Smutný}}
{{Infobox river
| name = Smutná
| image = Smutná River in Rataje (7).JPG
| image_caption = The Smutná in Rataje
| source1_location = Jistebnice, Vlašim Uplands
| mouth_location = Lužnice
| mouth_coordinates = {{coord|49|17|22|N|14|28|8|E|display=it}}
| progression = {{RLužnice}}
| subdivision_type1 = Country
| subdivision_name1 = Czech Republic
| subdivision_type2 = Region
| subdivision_name2 = South Bohemian
| length_km = 47.8
| source1_elevation = {{cvt|620|m}}
| mouth_elevation = {{cvt|356|m}}
| discharge1_avg = {{convert|1.2|m3/s|abbr=on}} near estuary
| basin_size_km2 = 247.0
}}
The Smutná is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Lužnice River. It flows through the South Bohemian Region. It is {{convert|47.8|km|abbr=on}} long.
Etymology
The name Smutná (literally 'sad' in Czech) refers to the calm character of the river flow.{{cite web |last=Šmilauer|first=Vladimír|title=O původu názvů českých řek|url=http://nase-rec.ujc.cas.cz/archiv.php?art=3983|work=Naše řeč|publisher=Institute of the Czech Language|language=cs|access-date=2024-11-06}}
Characteristic
File:Bechyně,soutok Smutné a Lužnice.jpg
The Smutná originates in the territory of Jistebnice in the Vlašim Uplands at an elevation of {{cvt|620|m}} and flows to Bechyně, where it enters the Lužnice River at an elevation of {{cvt|356|m}}. It is {{convert|47.8|km|abbr=on}} long. Its drainage basin has an area of {{convert|247.0|km2|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |title=Základní charakteristiky toku Smutná a jeho povodí|url=http://www.dibavod.cz/download.php?id_souboru=2262|publisher=T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute|language=cs|access-date=2025-06-02}}
The longest tributaries of the Smutná are:{{cite web |title=Vodní toky|url=https://mapy.chmi.cz/ords/chmi_app/r/fewshlprf/stream-list?|work=Evidence hlásných profilů|publisher=Czech Hydrometeorological Institute|language=cs|access-date=2024-11-06}}
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| Tributary | Length (km) | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Milevský potok | 20.6 | right |
| Nadějkovský potok | 8.6 | right |
| Dobřemilický potok | 6.7 | right |
Course
The river flows through the municipal territories of Jistebnice, Nadějkov, Vlksice, Božetice, Sepekov, Opařany, Zběšičky, Bernartice, Stádlec, Rataje, Haškovcova Lhota, Radětice and Bechyně.
Bodies of water
There are 507 bodies of water in the basin area. A system of fishponds in built on the upper course of the river. The largest of them and the largest body of water in the entire basin area is Velká Kaplice with an area of {{cvt|22.9|ha}}. The fishpond Chobot with an area of {{cvt|19.2|ha}} is built on the middle course of the river.
Tourism
The Smutná is suitable for river tourism. About {{cvt|24|km}} of the river is navigable. The river is navigable mostly in spring or after rains, but thanks to the system of fishponds, the water level in it drops only slowly after the rains.{{cite web |title=Smutná – říčka pro optimisty|url=https://www.padler.cz/vodacky-pruvodce/smutna-ricka-pro-optimisty/|publisher=Pádler|language=cs|access-date=2024-11-06}}
See also
References
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External links
{{commons category|Smutná (river)|Smutná}}
- [https://hydro.chmi.cz/hppsoldv/hpps_prfdyn.php?seq=307056 River flow at Rataje station] – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
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