The rivers of the Vladimir region flow through the flat territory of the center of the European part of Russia and have a calm character with a slow current. The most significant rivers for the region are Klyazma and Oka. The longest river in the region is the Klyazma River. The city of Vladimir was built on the left bank of this river, and once it was called Vladimir-on-Klyazma.
The rivers of the region are different. There are rivers flowing near settlements where there are large stretches of the beach. The banks of most rivers are shallow, and the depth is shallow, so you can relax and swim even with small children. There are rivers that are difficult to reach, where you can go with tents for a few days and take a break from the bustle of the city among the pristine nature.
The longest rivers of the Vladimir region
List, photo with names and descriptions of the largest rivers flowing through the region.
Oka
It is the main waterway of the region. It flows far from Vladimir, therefore there are many protected places on its banks. There will be good fishing almost anywhere on the river. The area around the river bed is picturesque. The undulating slopes are covered with meadow vegetation. It flows through the Vladimir, Tula, Oryol, Kaluga, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Ryazan regions.
The length of the river is 1,500 km, in the Vladimir region - 157 km.
Klyazma
The width of the river in the Vladimir region is 130 meters on average. Klyazma is an excellent place to relax by the water, both on city beaches and away from the city, in nature. In the region, the river bed is cleaned annually. According to ecologists, it is in Vladimir that a favorable ecological environment has been created for the Klyazma. It flows through the Moscow, Vladimir, Nizhny Novgorod and Ivanovo regions.
The length of the river is 686 km, in the Vladimir region - 368 km.
Nerl
It flows into the Klyazma on the territory of the region. Near the confluence there are popular tourist sites - the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin, built in the 12th century, and the Bogolyubovo residence of Prince Andrei Bogolyubov. At the confluence of the Klyazma river Kamenka is the village of Kideksha with ancient architectural ensembles of the XII-XVIII centuries. It flows through the Vladimir, Ivanovo and Yaroslavl regions.
The total length of the river is 284 km.
Luh
It is often called the "amber river" because of the unusual color of the water. The landscape of its shores is varied - the Balakhna lowland, marshland, Zaklyazmensky pine forest. The picturesque section of the river is located on the territory of the Klyazminsko-Lukhinsky nature reserve. Along the river on its banks there are places for tourist camps and recreation centers. It flows through the Nizhny Novgorod, Ivanovo, Vladimirovsk regions.
The total length of the river is 240 km.
Take away
The river is interesting for rafting in the middle and lower reaches, there are sections with rifts. The width of the river does not exceed 10 meters. Uvod flows partly through a plain covered with dense forest, partly flows through an area with an abundance of lakes and oxbows, where it has a winding current. The waters of the river are used for water supply to cities and economic needs. It flows through the Vladimir and Ivanovo regions.
The total length of the river is 185 km.
Dubna
Volga tributary. The source of Dubna is located in the Vladimir region between the villages of Zazevitovo and Korely. The course of the river in the region passes through the Upper Volga lowland, there are swampy areas. Used by water tourists for multi-day hikes. Dace, bream, roach, pike, perch live in Dubna. The banks of the river are wooded, often swampy. It flows in the Moscow, Tver and Vladimir regions.
The total length of the river is 167 km.
Ushna
The river is used for recreational and sport fishing. Several valuable fish species enter its waters for spawning. Several centuries ago, Caspian trout spawned in Ushna. The river is poorly distributed among water tourists. At the same time, a water journey along it is extremely interesting. There are rapids and rapids, there are many beach areas on the shore. An abandoned hydroelectric power station is part of the natural landscape.
The length of the river is 160 km.
Goose
The source of the river is located in the Gus-Khrustalny district of the region near the village of Arsamaki. The river bed runs through wooded and meadow areas. During spring floods, the Gus River fills two reservoirs with its waters. The advantages of the river with water rafting are its calm flow and the absence of large settlements on its banks. It flows through the Ryazan and Vladimir regions.
The total length of the river is 147 km.
Koloksha (tributary of the Klyazma)
The small but picturesque river has a fast flow and is popular with boaters. It has hilly and open shores, which are slightly swampy in the middle reaches. At the site of the abandoned dams, rifts up to 50 cm high are formed. The river is not navigable due to the existing dams. Its waters are inhabited, the ichthyofauna of the river is made up of asps, ide, burbot, chub, bream.
The length of the river is 146 km.
Kirzhach
Tributary of the Klyazma. Formed by the confluence of the Bolshoi and Maly Kirzhach rivers in the Beendeevy bogs of the Vladimir region. It is popular with fans of kayaking, despite the fact that it is littered with fallen trees and snags. Kirzhach is a flat river with a calm flow, it has several meandering sections. The river is 4 meters deep and 70 meters wide. It flows through the Moscow and Vladimir regions.
The total length of the river is 133 km.
Peksha
The river is a popular resting place; on its banks there are a large number of recreation centers and sanatoriums, there are old parks. Picturesque landscapes of the river are captured in the canvases of I. Levitan. Peksha is a fast, winding river. The steep banks of the river are covered with mixed forest. Beaver dams are often found in the Peksha channels. It is also home to dace, pike, roach, bream, crucian carp and crayfish.
The length of the river is 127 km.
Suvorosh
The river is popular with both fishermen and kayak enthusiasts. Especially popular among vacationers is the place where the Suvoroshchi flows into the Klyazma. It is a long sandy spit where you can experience the charm of unspoiled picturesque nature. Local fishermen say that this is the place where burbot and pike are especially good. In the lower reaches, the river has a calm character and gentle banks.
The length of the river is 126 km.
Unzha
The source of the river is located in the Volkovsky bogs near the town of Melenki. Fishermen come to the river to fish for bream, roach, perch. Tourists - for water trips in kayaks. During the trip, you can explore several villages and villages where ancient churches, including wooden ones, are located. Uzhna is a shallow and calm river, rafting along it is not particularly difficult. It flows through the Ryazan and Vladimir regions.
The total length of the river is 122 km.
Suddenly
It is a tributary of the Klyazma River. The source of Sudogda is located near the village of Lazarevka. The river has a calm, flat character, the upper reaches of the river is slightly swampy. Glory by the river is popular not only among locals, but also among guests from other regions. Kayakers are attracted by the winding fairway and rapids. The blockages and partially destroyed supports of old bridges cause difficulties in passing.
The length of the river is 116 km.
Kolp (tributary of the Goose)
It is considered one of the cleanest rivers in the region. There are no peat bogs in its upper reaches, which makes the water crystal clear. Kolpi is home to a large number of different types of fish, as well as crayfish. The banks of Kolpi are covered with forest, there are open areas. There are many gentle slopes on the banks, suitable for camping. There are areas with sand where you can swim. It flows through the Ryazan and Vladimir regions.
The total length of the river is 93 km.
Kolp (tributary of the Ushna)
The source of the river is located near the village of Krasny Mayak. Almost the entire length of Kolp 'flows through the territory of the state reserve. The river is suitable for rafting. But it should be borne in mind that in the upper reaches of the river there is practically no permanent channel.The ichthyofauna of the river is made up of bleak, chub, rudd, roach, pike, and perch. On the banks of the river is the village of Krasnaya Gorbatka, founded in the 17th century.
The length of the river is 82 km.
Bouzha
It flows through the Meshcherskaya lowland. The source of the river is located in Lake Isikhra. For the first 26 kilometers, the Buzha River flows along an artificially straightened channel, through drained peat bogs and swamps. In the period of shallow water, only the lower reaches of the river are suitable for rafting, in the area from the Klepikovsky lakes. During the high water period, it is available for rafting along the entire length. On the shores near the village of Tyurvishche, sites of the Mesolithic period were found.
The length of the river is 92 km.
Kubr
The river begins with a small stream passing through the Lyakhovskoye bog. A dense, tall forest grows on the banks of the river far from settlements. The waters of the river fill a large reservoir. There are several small dams and a hydroelectric power station built in 1972 on the river. The mouth of the river is part of a natural conservation area. The maximum width of the river is 12 meters. It flows through the Vladimir and Yaroslavl regions.
The total length of the river is 91 km.
Sherna
The average width of the river is from 20 to 40 meters, the depth does not exceed 5 meters. The gentle banks of the river are covered with dense forest and are a picturesque sight. The winding river bed in narrow places is blocked by bridges made of tree trunks. In the rapid flow of the river, there are snags, twigs and fallen trees. It flows through the Moscow and Vladimir regions.
The total length of the river is 89 km.
Molokcha
The section of the river valley is included in the territory of the Molokchinsky botanical and etymological reserve. The major tributaries of the Molokcha are the Vondiga and Pichkura rivers. It is inhabited by chub, bleak, perch, bream, roach. Between mid-May and September, the river is suitable for kayaking. The calm flow of the river makes it easy for even beginners to travel along it. Molokcha flows through the Vladimir and Moscow regions.
The total length of the river is 77 km.
Vorsha (tributary of the Klyazma)
The source of the river is located near the village of Busino. The riverbed is winding and winding. Vorsha has two tributaries - the Vezhbolovka river 22 km long and the Tsiminka river 7 km long. The ichthyofauna of the river is represented by crucian carp, carp, perch, carp. On the banks of the Vorsha, there are gentle areas covered with sand. The river is located far from large settlements, on its banks you can enjoy a calm and quiet vacation in the middle of nature.
The length of the river is 71 km.
Irmes
Tributary of the Nerl River. Near the village Ves on the left bank of the river are the remains of an ancient settlement. Research by scientists has shown that people lived here in the period from the 9th to the 10th century and from the 12th to the 13th century. Irmes is not a navigable river; movement along it is possible only by small kayaks. The river is rich in bream and carp. It flows through the Vladimir and Ivanovo regions.
The total length of the river is 70 km.
Maly Kirzhach
It flows out of the swamps near the village of Chernetsoe. Maly Kirzhach is a narrow river, its maximum width does not exceed 15 meters. The winding river bed is heavily littered with snags and fallen trees. For rafting, Maly Kerzhach is available only during the flood period. The ichthyofauna of the river is poorly developed. The main inhabitants of the river are perch and pike. There is only one small Petrakovo road on the banks of the river.
The length of the river is 69 km.
Seleksha
It starts from the village of Karabanikha. It flows through the Yuryevo-Polsky district of the region. It is a tributary of the Nerl River. The small river Seleksha looks very picturesque, its banks are ideal for a quiet and deserted outdoor recreation. They are covered with a dense pine forest, turning into deciduous. There are many recreation centers and children's camps in this area. The river is inhabited by perch, roach and pike.
The length of the river is 68 km.
Paul
It begins at the village of Prokunino and flows into the Buzha River. The river looks especially beautiful near the village of Erleks. A pleasant landscape is created by the Trinity Church of the early 19th century and the remains of an old wooden bridge, reflected in the water surface. Rafting is possible along the Paul River, there are small rifts on it. It is inhabited by representatives of the ichthyofauna typical of this area - gudgeon, crucian carp, perch.
The length of the river is 66 km.
Gray (tributary of the Sherna)
A small flat river that forms the Sherna River at its confluence with the Molokcha River. In the lower reaches, Seraya is narrow and has a winding channel. There are many fish in the river, and some fishermen come to fish on its banks with an overnight stay. The river has many gentle banks where you can set up a tent. The Seroy channel passes through meadows; part of the banks are covered with low-growing bushes. The Seroy has one tributary - the Nyunga River, 26 km long.
The length of the river is 60 km.
Shah
The river, which, despite its short length, flows through two regions - Vladimirskaya and Yaroslavskaya. The source of the river is located near the village of Bolsheluchinskoe. It flows through arable land, meadows and small copses and flows into the Nerl River. The channel at the Shakhi is not wide, the current is swift - the river is suitable for rafting. The banks are steep and steep; they are valuable for deposits of pottery refractory clay.
The total length of the river is 65 km.
Tara (tributary of the Klyazma)
The river originates near the village of Vysokovo among a dense pine forest. On its way, it flows through several more villages and flows into the Klyazma River. The width of Tara varies throughout its length and ranges from 5 to 65 meters. The depth of the river is not more than two meters, so it is not navigable. It is inhabited by ruff, rotan, roach, perch. The tributary of the Tara is the Pyzhovik River.
The length of the river is 55 km.
Velyka Lipnya
The source of the river is located near the village of Kosovka. The winding river bed runs through a meadow area. Bolshaya Lipnya flows into the Klyazma River along its left bank. The river's tributaries are several streams and two rivers - Berezovka and Laska. Shallow and narrow Bolshaya Lipnja is not navigable. Several road bridges are thrown across it, but there are also small pedestrian bridges made by the hands of local residents.
The length of the river is 55 km.
Voining
The river originates from the village of Pshchenitsino, Gus-Khrustalny district. It flows into the Sudogda River near the village of Trukhachevo. In both villages, buildings from the 19th century have been preserved. Voininga has a dark color of water due to the black muddy bottom and swampy shores. Despite the color, the water in the river is clear, and there are many wild ducks, as well as pike and perch. The river is on average 2 meters deep and is not navigable.
The length of the river is 55 km.
