Flooded Quarries around Žulová
Zatopené lomy kolem Žulové
Explore the history and natural beauty of the flooded quarries in the Jeseníky region, offering opportunities for swimming, fishing, and romantic walks. These unique sites are a popular attraction for nature lovers and divers alike.

📜 Explore over a dozen flooded quarries in the Jeseníky Mountains.
🏞️ Perfect for swimming, fishing, hiking, and diving, with a rich history of stone quarrying.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Enjoy swimming and diving in unique natural settings.
🎣 Great spots for fishing and romantic walks.
🚶‍♀️ Discover historical insights into the Jeseníky stone industry.
🗺️ Explore diverse landscapes and various outdoor activities.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming & Diving

⚠️ Swimming is at your own risk in most quarries.
🚫 Some locations are forbidden due to rare animal species or dangerous underwater conditions.
🤿 Popular with divers from across the Czech Republic due to diversity.

📜 Historical Context

⛏️ Stone extraction and processing date back to the Middle Ages (13th century).
🏭 First true manufactories established in 1836.
🚂 Boom in the 19th-20th centuries with railway access, enabling worldwide stone export.
📈 At its peak, 160 active quarries were in the area.

📍 Notable Quarries

Near Vápenná: Arcibiskupský, Barčák, Žulový vrch, Vycpálek.
Near Žulová: Vaněk, Starost, Ferstr.
Near Černá Voda: Rampa, Rokliny.
Near Vidnava: Kaolinka, Stachlovice.
Near Uhelná: Pelnář.

ℹ️ Detailed Quarry Info

Transgranit (Žulová): Beautiful quarry with an island, sandy beach, and covered shelter. Mining ceased in 1998. Accessible via cycling route No. 6046.
Lom Rampa (Černá Voda): Dominant quarry with a high, vertical cut wall. Accessible via red hiking trail and cycling route No. 6046.
Lom Rokliny (Černá Voda): Lesser-known, quiet, and romantic setting.
Lom Vaněk (Skorošice): Famous granite quarry, popular for camping.
Žulový vrch (Brankopy): Romantic quarry on Žulový vrch hill. Swimming forbidden here and in Arcibiskupský quarry due to dangers/environmental protection.

🅿️ Parking & Access

🚗 Parking mentioned for Transgranit quarry.
🚴‍♀️ Cycling routes (e.g., No. 6046) and hiking trails (red, blue) provide access.
🚶‍♀️ Shelters available at some locations (e.g., Transgranit).

Why Avoid

🚫 Swimming forbidden in some quarries (e.g., Žulový vrch, Arcibiskupský) due to safety or environmental reasons.
⚠️ Certain locations have dangerous underwater conditions.

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