River Černá (jihočeská) - Czech republic
Novohraddské Mountains
17 km
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River description:
The river of černá springs in Novohradské Mountains in Austria under Barenstein hill in the altitude of 1000 m of sea level. At first, it flows to the west, then turns to north-west from Černé údolí ( Black valley), this direction is to be kept , via short cirle under Soběnov-basin , to the mouth to Malše river., near to Kaplice at 508 m. The river-basin of this river makes
148 km2. The river flows through narrow afforested valley and has a character of mountain´s torrent. the river-bed is narrow with sharp bendings,its bottom is stony and rocky and with a big slope. A section near to Soběnov was arranged for navigation of woods ( banks and bottom). Now, these buildings are in ruins and can be as further obstacles in your navigation. As to weirs: we find some here, they are in a bad condition, however. Near to Soběnov a dam was built , it served for woods navigation in the past.
As to tributary: Pohořský creek is nice and navigable.
Černá-river is navigable during rich snow-thaw or after strong rains only. The last 2 kms of route need less water. The upper flow to Pohořský creek is difficult , narrow and immense.
The cascades are connection each other and a casual tree laying in riverbed could be dangerous. The river is suitable, also in a section under the dam, for experienced sportsmen only. Under the dam-pier, in a river- bed, arranged in a past, there is a big slope, and you meet difficult rapids and you stop with great difficulty. The last section is nice and easy.
As to water indexes: upper flow in Ličov – 50 or 70 ( for the section from Benešov), and for the sectionfrom Soběnov – here is an index 460 at least.
The speed-navigation is relatively great, anyway, we recommend you to pay attention for the inspection of difficult sections in advance.
Accommodation:
It is possible to be reserved in Benešov and Kaplice.
As to the camping places: iit is not allowed up to the bridge near to Benešov ( preserved natural reservation).
Food-supply:
It is available in Benešov nad Černou and Kaplice.
First aid:
It is available in health-centres in Benešov nad Černou and Kaplice.
Places of interest:
- Benešov: Renaissance town hall of 16th century, Gothic church , rebuilt in Baroque style
- Blansko: Baroque church.