Dravinja

Dravinja
The Dravinja River in Zreče
Physical characteristics
Main source Pohorje Massif, southwest of Mount Rogla
1,150 m (3,770 ft) [1]
River mouth Drava
210 m (690 ft) [1]
46°22′09″N 15°56′43″E / 46.3693°N 15.9452°E / 46.3693; 15.9452Coordinates: 46°22′09″N 15°56′43″E / 46.3693°N 15.9452°E / 46.3693; 15.9452
Length 73 km (45 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression Drava→ Danube→ Black Sea
Basin size 811 km2 (313 sq mi) [1]

The Dravinja (German: Drann) is the largest tributary of the Drava River in Slovenia. It is 73 kilometres (45 mi) long.[1] Its source is on the Pohorje Massif southwest of Mount Rogla about 1,150 m above sea level. The river passes Zreče, the town of Slovenske Konjice, the ruins of the fort at Zbelovo, Poljčane, Makole, Štatenberg Castle, Majšperk, and Videm pri Ptuju, where it merges with the Drava. Its main tributary is the river Polskava.

The Dravinja is the best-preserved lowland river in Slovenia and has been protected as part of the European Natura 2000 network. In addition, the river is distinguished by the Pečnik Mill, which has been proclaimed an ethnological monument.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Rivers, longer than 25 km, and their catchment areas, Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
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