Lom Šífr Stone Quarry
Zatopený břidlicový lom Šífr Svobodné Heřmanice
Parking available
A historic flooded slate quarry in Svobodné Heřmanice, known for its crystal-clear, cold water. It is a popular spot for diving, swimming, and cliff jumping, also recognized for pioneering underwater human habitation experiments and unique submerged artifacts.

📜 Historic flooded slate quarry in Svobodné Heřmanice.
🔍 Renowned for crystal-clear, cold water and unique underwater artifacts.

Why Go

💎 Experience crystal-clear water perfect for swimming and diving
🤿 Discover unique underwater artifacts like a treasure chest, mermaid, Permon cabin, sunken bus, and mining remnants
🤸‍♂️ Brave cliff jumping from various heights
📜 Learn about its historical significance as a site for pioneering underwater human habitation experiments ('Projekt Permon')

Why Avoid

🥶 Be prepared for very cold water; temperatures at depth rarely exceed 4°C
🚫 Limited aquatic life (no plants, few fish near surface)
⚠️ Quarry waters are treacherous and have claimed divers' lives; exercise extreme caution

Tips

🏕️ Popular spot for camping
👟 Consider water shoes due to small gray stones on the ground
🅿️ Arrive early during peak season as parking spots fill quickly

Cost

💰 Free entry.

Hours

🕒 Daily, winter Mo-Fr 13:00-22:00, winter Sa-Su 10:00-22:00, summer Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.

🅿️ Parking

New parking available about 100 meters away.

Accessibility

♿ No wheelchair access.

Dogs

🐕 Dogs are welcome.