Flooded Basalt Quarry in Rotava
Zatopený čedičový lom v Rotavě
Discover the history of the Rotava quarry, the largest quarry in the Ore Mountains, with mining operations from 1906 to 1995 and unique geological characteristics. This site offers a glimpse into industrial history and natural formations.

📜 Historic basalt quarry with unique geological formations.
🔍 Once the largest quarry in the Ore Mountains, active from 1906 to 1995.

Why Go

⛏️ Explore a significant industrial heritage site
💎 Admire 40-meter-high stone 'organ pipes' and unique nephelinic basanite rock
🏞️ Enjoy nature in the Flooded Basalt Quarry
🚶‍♀️ Spend approximately 2 hours exploring the site

Managed By

🏛️ Managed by the Cultural and Information Center of the Town of Rotava.
📍 Located in the Karlovy Vary Region, within the Ore Mountains area.

History

📅 Earliest mentions of a quarry for gravel and flux date back to 1785.
🏭 Steam crushing and sorting plant built in 1905 by the Ore Mountains Company.
📈 Produced up to 120,000 tons of aggregate annually in the 1960s.
🚫 Operations ceased in 1995 due to depleted reserves.

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quarrygeologyhistorynatureoutdoorKrušné horyindustrial heritage