Horní Cerekev Flooded Quarry
Lom Horní Cerekev
Fee required
Parking available
Discover Horní Cerekev Flooded Quarry, a popular natural swimming and diving site in the Vysočina region, known for its exceptionally clean, clear, and cooler water. It features unique underwater attractions like a wooden shark and offers cliff jumping, though it can get crowded in summer.

📜 Flooded former quarry in the Czech Republic.
🔍 Popular for swimming, diving, and cliff jumping with exceptionally clean water.

Why Go

🌊 Crystal clear water, great for swimming and snorkeling to see fish.
🤿 Unique underwater attractions like a wooden shark and mining equipment for divers.
🧗‍♀️ Rock cliffs available for jumping.
🚶‍♀️ Scenic path around the quarry.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Water is notably cooler/cold.
crowds, especially on summer afternoons.
🚫 Diving requires prior arrangement through Pelhřimov Diving Club.
🐕 Dogs might be present in swimming areas (based on a review).

Tips

🤿 Bring diving goggles to enhance fish viewing.
Avoid peak summer afternoons to minimize crowds.
🅿️ Parking is available on a meadow near the quarry.

Cost

💰 Entry generally free. Divers 150 CZK (includes parking/diving base use). Parking 50 CZK (if not diving).

Hours

🕒 Diving base open Apr-Oct, Saturdays 9:00-17:00, Sundays 9:00-16:00. Visits outside these hours by phone arrangement.

Facilities

🚿 Changing shelters and a clean toilet are available at the diving base.
⛽ Air filling for divers by prior phone arrangement.