Kamenice is a common Czech toponymy. The name is derived from the Czech word kamenný, i.e. 'stony'. The river is named after the character of the river bed.[1] The river is sometimes called Tanvaldská Kamenice to distinguish it from the eponymous rivers in the country.[2]
The Kamenice originates in the territory of Bedřichov in the Jizera Mountains at an elevation of 1,007 m (3,304 ft) and flows to Semily-Spálov, where it enters the Jizera River at an elevation of 283 m (928 ft). It is 36.9 km (22.9 mi) long.[3] Its drainage basin has an area of 218.6 km2 (84.4 sq mi).
The Josefův Důl Reservoir was built on the upper course of the Kamenice in 1976–1982. Its main purpose is the supply of drinking water.[4]
Tourism
The Kamenice is suitable for river tourism and is among the most popular wild rivers in the Czech Republic. However, the river is navigable only in spring or after heavy rains.[2]
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