River Tepla

The river Tepla flows through Karlovy Vary, which are located on both its banks. The river got its name because of its unusual warm water, thanks to which the river does not freeze even in winter. It has an unusual smell, which can be explained by the presence of famous thermal springs in Karlovy Vary.

The Tepla River with a total length of about 65 kilometers flows into the Ogře River. The area of the river basin is 384 square kilometers. The river is fed by snow and rain. The mouth of the river is located in Eger, at an altitude of about 380 meters above sea level.

On the embankment of the river is the Mill Colonnade, which is one of the symbols of the city. It was built in 1881 by the Czech architect Josef Zitek, who built the National Theatre in Prague.