River Ohře - Czech republic
This river sources in Bavaria under Schneeberg Hill in nature reservation of Smrčina.
300 km
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River description:
The river sources in Smrčiny Hills in Germany, to Czech territory flows as navigable small river near to community of Pomezí. It takes waters from Ore Mountains mostly, partially from an area of Doupovské Mountains. It flows through towns of Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Žatec, and near to Litoměřice it mouths into Labe (Elbe). The navigable section makes 240 kms.
Accommodation:
It is available along the river in various towns and places.
Food supply and First aid:
It is available in towns and health centres in Cheb, Kynšperk nad Ohří, Sokolov, Loket, Karlovy Vary, Klášterec nad Ohří, Kadaň, Žatec, Libochovice.
Places of interest:
Cheb: five churches, theatres, museum, gallery.
Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad): famous spa, churches, production of china (porcellan), museum, gallery, famous film festival.
Žatec: Gothic church, three churches.
Terezín: an extended National Cemetery, 3 thousand of Fascism victims and famous Small Fortress, church, former military cemeteries.
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