White Elster

The White Elster (German: Weiße Elster, Czech: Bl Haltrov) is a 257-kilometer (160-mile) long river in central Europe that is a right tributary of the Saale. Its source is in the westernmost part of the Czech Republic, near A. After a few kilometres, it flows into eastern Germany, where it cuts through the Vogtland in a "deep and picturesque valley," according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. It flows through the German states of Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony-Anhalt. The White Elster flows through Plauen, Greiz, Gera, Zeitz, Pegau, and Leipzig before joining the Saale in Halle.

Although the word "Elster" is German for "magpie," it has nothing to do with the bird. It derives from the Slavic word alstrawa, which means "hurrying water." The White Elster never meets the Black Elster, which flows into the Elbe from Lusatia. To identify them, the rivers are labeled "white" and "black."Visitors to the river banks can enjoy a breathtaking view of the White Elster. Along your river tour, you will come across numerous centuries-old structures that are truly breathtaking. You can also take motorboat tours down the river if you want.


Location: Location: South Western part of Czech Republic.
Length: 257 km (160 mi)