spring (source):
The river is created by confluence of Vydra and Křemelná rivers near to Čeňkova pila in Bohemia Forest.

flow length:
113km

Published: 8.2.2008

The town of Písek (with nearly of 30000 inhabitants) is situated in South Bohemia Region . Písek was founded in middle of 13th century along banks of Otava-river. The town developped quickly, thanks to trade and gold mining. Today, Písek is a cultural, tourist as well as sports centre.

Published: 6.11.2007

The town of Horažďovice is situated between Strakonice and Klatovy in an altitude of 427 m, 15 kms distant in northeastern direction of Sušice. The town flows the river of Otava. Historical centre was declared as town´s monumental zone.