📜 Lom Velká Amerika is an abandoned limestone quarry in the Bohemian Karst, forming an impressive canyon with two interconnected lakes. It's a sought-after tourist destination and popular diving site.
🔍 Known as the "Czech Grand Canyon," it has been a filming location for several Czech and international movies, including "Limonádový Joe" and "Malá mořská víla."
☀️ Diving Experiences: Try-dive sessions with professional instructors and equipment provided.
🏄♀️ Diving Weekends: Organized weekend events offer extensive diving, tank fills, grilling, and camping.
🏞️ Scenic Beauty: Enjoy breathtaking canyon scenery and unique underwater attractions like submerged wrecks.
✈️ Nearby Attractions: Explore Karlštejn Castle (2 km away) and the Bohemian Karst Protected Landscape Area.
⚠️ Restricted Access: General access is prohibited for safety; entry only during organized events with special permits.
🚫 Challenging Descent: Descent into the quarry is demanding; divers need a climbing rope due to weathered rock.
🚶♀️ Limited Capacity & Visibility: Diving events have limited capacity (max 25 people); underwater visibility can decrease during large events.
🎟️ Diving Try-Out (Ochutnávka potápění): 2,990 Kč per person (adults/children 10+), includes equipment/instructor.
🎟️ Accompanying Person (Try-Out): 600 Kč per person.
🎟️ Diving Weekend (Diver): 1,990 Kč per person (Sat/Sun), includes organizational fee, camping, diving, tank fills.
🎟️ Diving Weekend (Non-Diver): 990 Kč per person (Sat/Sun), includes organizational/camping fee.
🎟️ Children (Diving Weekend): Under 10 years old are free.
🏕️ Accommodation: Own tents allowed during organized weekend events.
🚿 Toilets: Toilets are provided during organized events.
🚗 Location: Approx. 28 km SW of Prague, near Mořina village and Karlštejn Castle.
🚗 Access: During organized events, divers with permission can drive to the water. Access is primarily via a 130m tunnel, usually closed but opened for events.
🤝 Owner: The quarry is owned by Rudné doly Příbram.
🤝 Event Organizers: Diving events are organized by various groups, with professional instructors.