Kamenice (Jizera)
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| Kamenice | |
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.JPG) The Kamenice in Velké Hamry | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Liberec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Bedřichov, Jizera Mountains |
| • coordinates | 50°49′59″N 15°12′23″E / 50.83306°N 15.20639°E |
| • elevation | 1,007 m (3,304 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Jizera |
• coordinates | 50°38′2″N 15°17′59″E / 50.63389°N 15.29972°E |
• elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Length | 36.9 km (22.9 mi) |
| Basin size | 218.6 km2 (84.4 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 4.65 m3/s (164 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Jizera→ Elbe→ North Sea |
The Kamenice (German: Kamnitz) is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Jizera River. It flows through the Liberec Region. It is 36.9 km (22.9 mi) long. The Josefův Důl Reservoir is built on the river.
Characteristic
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 longest tributaries of the Kamenice are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desná | 13.6 | 15.9 | left |
| Vošmenda | 12.6 | 1.2 | left |
| Zlatník | 8.4 | 8.5 | left |
| Smržovský potok | 7.7 | 18.6 | right |
Course
The river flows through the municipal territories of Bedřichov, Josefův Důl, Janov nad Nisou, Albrechtice v Jizerských horách, Tanvald, Jiřetín pod Bukovou, Smržovka, Velké Hamry, Plavy, Zlatá Olešnice, Držkov, Vlastiboř, Jesenný, Bozkov, Železný Brod and Semily.
Bodies of water
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]
