Lom Šífr Stone Quarry
Lom Šífr u Svobodných Heřmanic
Swimming
A flooded quarry with crystal-clear water, famous for diving and cliff jumping. It's a beautiful natural spot, but expect very cold water. Divers can explore unique underwater artifacts like a treasure chest, mermaid, and the Permon cabin. It is managed by an association of divers, emphasizing safety with maintained fixed lines and regular environmental clean-up initiatives, and holds historical significance related to underwater human habitation experiments.

🌊 A flooded schist quarry, 500m long and up to 36m deep, known for its incredibly clear water.
🤿 A top diving spot in the Czech Republic with visibility up to 20m.

Why Go

💎 Experience crystal-clear water perfect for swimming and diving
📸 Capture stunning photos of the natural surroundings
🤿 Discover unique underwater artifacts like a treasure chest, mermaid, and the Permon cabin
🤸‍♂️ Brave cliff jumping from various heights
💰 Enjoy free entry to this popular spot
📜 Learn about its historical significance as a site for 40-year-old underwater human habitation experiments ('Projekt Permon').
🤝 Managed by the Association of Divers of Šífr Quarry, ensuring a well-maintained and safe environment.

Why Avoid

🥶 Be prepared for very cold water, even on hot days
🚫 No plants, fish, or other animals in the quarry
🚶‍♀️ Rocky terrain can make access difficult in some areas
🏖️ Main beach area is small and can get crowded

🤿 Diving Details

🧊 Popular for ice diving during colder months.
🔗 Navigate safely with a newly installed 700-meter system of 8mm white fixed lines across the quarry bottom, including branches to points of interest like a 'well,' 'pillar,' and 'caisson.'
🗺️ An underwater map with GPS positions of some submerged objects is available for divers.

♻️ Environmental Efforts

🧹 Regular 'Ecological Actions' are organized by the Association of Divers of Moravia and Silesia to clean up waste from around and within the quarry.
💧 Participants in clean-up events often receive free bottle filling and warm refreshments.

🛎️ Services & Amenities

🤿 Bottle filling services for diving cylinders are available on site.
🏨 Accommodation can be arranged nearby at Diving Centrum GAMIS and Středisko Neptun in Svobodné Heřmanice.
🍽️ Food services and catering options are also available.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ New parking available about 100 meters away
⏱️ Arrive early during peak season as spots fill quickly

🏊‍♀️ Swimming & Diving

🏊‍♀️ Enjoy swimming in exceptionally clean, clear water
🪜 Access to the water has been improved with a beach and pier
🤿 Explore the depths for unique underwater objects placed by divers
👟 Consider water shoes due to the small gray stones on the ground

Good to Know

🏕️ Popular spot for camping
⏳ Plan for at least 3 hours to enjoy the quarry

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