Nature
Velká Amerika Quarry
Velká Amerika
- Walk-in
- ≈45 min here
A flooded limestone quarry in the Bohemian Karst, nicknamed the Czech Grand Canyon.
- Region
- Central Bohemian Region
- Category
- Nature
- Coordinates
- 49.9580° N · 14.1820° E
Good to know
Look from the rim only – the quarry is fenced, the edges are unstable and swimming is banned and fined.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Velká Amerika Quarry?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Velká Amerika Quarry?
- Any time of year.
- How much time do you need at Velká Amerika Quarry?
- Allow about 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Velká Amerika Quarry from Prague?
- About 40 min by car from Prague (33 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Velká Amerika Quarry?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Karlštejn Castle, 2 km; Svatý Jan pod Skalou, 4 km and Koněprusy Caves, 10 km (straight-line distances).