description Drava River Overview
The Drava is a major tributary of the Danube, rising in the Italian Alps and flowing for about 719 kilometers through Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia, with a section along the Croatia-Hungary border. It joins the Danube near Osijek, Croatia, and connects the Alpine region with the Black Sea drainage basin. Dams and other regulation works support hydropower and navigation, while floodplain habitats along the middle and lower river support diverse plant and animal communities.
help Drava River FAQ
Where does the Drava River begin and where does it join the Danube?
The Drava rises in the Italian Alps near Dobbiaco and flows for roughly 710 kilometers. It joins the Danube near Osijek in eastern Croatia.
Which countries does the Drava River pass through?
The river flows through Italy, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia, with part of its lower course along the Croatia-Hungary border. Its basin connects the Alpine region to the Danube plain.
Why is the Drava important to the Danube basin?
The Drava is one of the Danube's major right-bank tributaries. Its water supports irrigation, navigation in parts of the lower river, and extensive hydropower generation.
Which city is closely associated with the lower Drava?
Osijek is the best-known major city near the Drava's lower course and its confluence with the Danube. Maribor in Slovenia is another important city along the river upstream.
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