thumb|The Obra River near [[Zbąszyń.]]

thumb|The Obra near [[Trzciel.]]

thumb|The Obra River in [[Międzyrzecz.]]

The Obra is a river in west Poland, a left tributary of the Warta river (in Skwierzyna), with a length of 171 kilometres and a basin area of 2,760&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The river is popular with canoe and kayak enthusiasts and an established canoe trail exists.

Course

The river source is near Jarocin, the mouth into the Warta River in the town of Skwierzyna. The Obra flows through several other towns like Krzywin, Kościan, Zbaszyn, Trzciel, Miedzyrzecz, Bledzew and Skwierzyna. The river also flows through several lakes.

Canoeing

The Obra is a popular river for canoeing and kayaking. The canoe trips usually begin from Zbaszyn. From there, the river passes through wilderness areas and well as the countryside. The canoe trip is not particularly difficult, with the exception of a few tricky places where fallen trees might pose a disruption. The Obra is widely regarded as a safe river for beginners.

Towns

  • Krzywiń
  • Kościan
  • Zbąszyń
  • Trzciel
  • Międzyrzecz
  • Bledzew
  • Skwierzyna

See also

  • Rivers of Poland

References