🏞️ Bezděkovský Quarry is an abandoned granodiorite quarry in the Central Bohemian Region, protected as a natural monument since 2014.
🏖️ It features a small sandy beach and elevated viewpoints, perfect for a refreshing dip and relaxation.
🏊♀️ Enjoy free swimming in clear quarry waters
🧘 Relax on a small sandy beach or from elevated viewpoints
🚶♀️ Great for a half-day trip or a stop on a longer excursion
🐶 Dog-friendly for your furry companions
📸 Excellent spot for nature photography
🐸 Home to protected amphibian species like newts, toads, and frogs
⚠️ Smaller than some other quarries, so manage expectations for size
🚫 No refreshment options directly at the quarry
💧 Entry to Bezděkovský Quarry is free of charge.
🏖️ Features a small sandy beach for easy access to the water.
🧊 Water is refreshing, ideal for a dip on a warm day.
🚶♀️ Easily accessible from Bezděkov pod Tremšínem (approx. 1 km walk).
🗺️ For a longer trip, start in Březnice and follow the blue-marked tourist trail (approx. 6 km).
🅿️ Designated free parking area available near the quarry with space for several cars.
🚶♂️ The dirt road to the quarry is marked "Zákaz vjezdu všech vozidel" (No entry for vehicles), requiring a 200m walk from the parking area.
🚫 No refreshment options directly at the quarry.
☕ Nearby Březnice offers numerous dining choices, including the charming Zlaté časy cafe.
✅ Entry to Bezděkovský Quarry is completely free.
🏰 Explore Březnice Castle and its beautifully renovated synagogue.
⛪ Visit the monumental Church of St. Barbara in Vševily.
🤿 Vševily Quarry (nearby) offers diving courses, but requires an admission fee and prior arrangement.
📜 Declared a Natural Monument on February 28, 2014, protecting its unique ecosystem.
🦎 The quarry is a habitat for various protected species, including the Great crested newt, Common newt, Alpine newt, Common toad, Green toad, Edible frog, Sand lizard, and Slow worm.
🌱 Also protects specific plants like Field cudweed and Mallow.
🏛️ The area is managed by the Krajský úřad Středočeského kraje (Regional Authority of the Central Bohemian Region).