Biela (river)

The Biela (German name) or Bělá or Ostrovská Bělá (Czech names) is a river in eastern Germany and northern Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe. The source is near Ostrov hamlet in the municipality of Tisá, in the Bohemian Switzerland, northwest of Děčín. After a few km it crosses into Saxony (and the Saxon Switzerland). The town Königstein is located at the confluence of the Biela with the Elbe.

Biela
Location
Countries
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBohemian Switzerland
  elevation520 m (1,710 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Elbe
  coordinates
50.9194°N 14.0743°E / 50.9194; 14.0743
Length18 km (11 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionElbeNorth Sea

See also


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