Lom U Mariánského mlýna nedaleko Mikulova
Water
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Lom U Mariánského mlýna, also known as Na Janičově vrchu, is an abandoned and flooded limestone quarry near Mikulov in Moravia, located behind Svatý kopeček within the Pálava Protected Landscape Area, offering clear waters for occasional swimming and diving.

📜 An abandoned and flooded limestone quarry in the Pálava Protected Landscape Area.
🌊 Known for its exceptionally clear water, suitable for occasional swimming and diving.

Why Go

🏞️ Discover a unique flooded quarry with crystal-clear water
🏊‍♀️ Enjoy swimming and diving in a natural setting (at your own risk)
🚶‍♀️ Explore the beautiful Pálava Protected Landscape Area
💎 Search for fossils in the local limestone
🇭🇷 Experience a landscape reminiscent of rocky Croatian beaches

Why Avoid

⚠️ Not an official public swimming area; use at your own risk
🚫 Mass recreation could lead to closure by authorities
👥 Entry limited to a maximum of 100 visitors at any given time

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

💧 Tolerated occasional bathing spot, not officially designated
📏 Features a shallow area before abruptly transitioning into great depth
🚨 Swimming is at your own risk

🤿 Diving

🗓️ Permitted from June 15th to September 15th, and also outside this season
💰 Divers pay the same entrance fee as regular visitors

🏛️ Managed By

🌳 Pálava Protected Landscape Area Administration

🗺️ Getting There

🔵 A road marked with a blue tourist sign passes around the quarry
🚶‍♀️ Leads from Mikulov through Svatý kopeček

✅ Checklist

Respect established rules to protect the Lom Janičův vrch natural monument and its aquatic ecosystem.

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quarrylakeswimmingdivingnatureprotected areaPálavaMikulovoutdoorsummer sportsnatural monumentlimestoneresponsible tourism