Kłodnica

Kłodnica (German: Klodnitz) is a river in the Upper Silesia region. It is about 75 km long and a right tributary of the Odra river.

Kłodnica River
Kłodnica in downtown Gliwice
Location
CountryPoland
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationKatowice (southern district)
  elevation305 meters (1,001 ft)
165 meters (541 ft) (at mouth)
Mouth 
  location
Odra river at Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  coordinates
50°19′47″N 18°09′44″E
Length75 km (47 mi)
Basin size1,125.8 km2 (434.7 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionOderBaltic Sea

Along Kłodnica's shore are Polish cities of Katowice, Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Ruda Śląska, Gliwice, and Zabrze.

There was also a Kłodnica Canal that opened in 1806. This water transport facility has been replaced by the Gliwice Canal.


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