Střela

The Střela is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Karlovy Vary and Central Bohemian regions. It is 101.7 km long, which makes it the 22nd longest river in the Czech Republic.

Etymology
The name literally means 'missile' and refers to its fast stream. The river was also once called Lososnice (derived from losos, i.e. 'salmon').

Characteristic
The Střela originates in the territory of Toužim in the Teplá Highlands at the elevation of 674 m and flows to Liblín, where it enters the Berounka River at the elevation of 269 m. It is 101.7 km long, which makes it the 22nd longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of 921.9 km2.

The tributaries of the Střela do not include any significant rivers, only smaller streams. The longest tributaries of the Střela are:

Settlements
There are no large settlements on the Střela. The river flows through the towns of Toužim, Žlutice and Plasy.

Bodies of water
There are 96 bodies of water larger than 1 ha in the basin area. The largest body of water is the Žlutice Reservoir with an area of 142 ha, built directly on the Střela. On the upper course of the river is a system of fishponds.

Tourism
The Střela is suitable for river tourism only after heavy rains, melting snow or when water is released from the Žlutice Reservoir.