Radčice - Jirkov - Jílové Geological Locality
Radčice - Jirkov - Jílové
Parking available
Nationally significant geological locality featuring abandoned slate quarries, notably Tlukačka Quarry, known for unique paleontological discoveries of Ordovician ichnofossils, molluscs, and trilobites, and its significant lithological and metamorphic insights.

📜 A group of abandoned, overgrown, and partially flooded slate quarries.
🔍 Home to the nationally significant Tlukačka Quarry, renowned for unique paleontological discoveries from the Early to Middle Ordovician period.

Why Go

🔎 Discover Ordovician ichnofossils, molluscs, and trilobites up to 30 cm, dating back 470-480 million years.
⛰️ Explore unique geology of phyllites, metatuffs, and metamorphic diabases, rich in minerals.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a nature walk through a historically significant mining landscape.
🎓 Gain insights into regional geology and metamorphic processes, a key reference point.
🗺️ Visit a key geotouristic point within the Bohemian Paradise Geopark.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Potential illegal waste dumps and waste filling.
🚧 Uneven terrain and overgrown paths.
🚫 No specific visitor facilities (restrooms, shops).

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking available within 250 meters.