Flooded Quarry Little America
Zatopený lom Malá Amerika
Fee required
Parking available
Historic limestone quarry near Karlštejn Castle, known for its clear lake, protected crayfish, and extensive underground tunnels, offering easy forest walks.

📜 Historic flooded limestone quarry near Karlštejn Castle.
🏞️ Features clear Rešenské Lake, protected crayfish, and extensive underground tunnels.

Why Go

✨ Explore one of the most famous Czech quarries, Malá Amerika.
🌲 Enjoy an easy, approximately 45-minute walk through beautiful forest terrain.
🏰 Combine with a visit to Karlštejn Castle or nearby quarries.
🦇 Discover abandoned tunnels, significant bat hibernacula.
🎬 Visit a location where famous films were shot.
🚇 Guided tours of the underground tunnel system available.

Why Avoid

🚗 Not accessible directly by car; requires a 2.6 km walk from parking.
♿ Not suitable for wheelchair users due to forest paths.
👶 Path can be difficult for strollers in several places.
🚫 Entry to the quarry itself is forbidden; viewing from designated viewpoints or guided tours only.
🍔 No food or refreshment options available along the way.

Cost

💰 Parking is paid during the season. Guided tours of the tunnel system require advance booking and a fee.

🅿️ Parking

Available at "Parkoviště lom Velká Amerika" or "Parkoviště Velká Amerika", approximately 2.6 km away.