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Natural Swimming in a Quarry near Plzeň

Crystal-clear water, the peace of nature, and a place you'll want to return to.

View of Hradišťský Vrch quarry — jetty and crystal-clear lake

Crystal-clear water

Depth up to 13 m

Why Come Here

A place you'll love from your very first visit.

Crystal-clear water

Visibility for metres, clean natural lake with three springs in the deepest part.

Natural environment

Unique flooded basalt quarry set amidst a nature reserve.

Sandy & grassy beaches

Several beaches totalling over 500 m², jetties, comfortable facilities.

Facilities & refreshments

Toilets, changing rooms, three food stalls including vegetarian options.

What it looks like here

Crystal-clear water, basalt cliffs and the tranquillity of a nature reserve.

Panoramic view of the flooded quarry lake
Basalt rock cliffs
Swimming in crystal-clear water
Sunset at the quarry lake
Jumping into the water from the jetty

Upcoming Events

Summer concerts and cultural happenings at the quarry.

PUNK FEST
Music19–21 Jun 2026

PUNK FEST

A three-day punk festival at the quarry. The campsite is fully booked for these dates.

Pavel Plánka & Zdeněk Bína
Music10 Jul 2026

Pavel Plánka & Zdeněk Bína

Guitar and forest music, gongs and sound painting. A musical evening by the water. Voluntary admission.

Vocal Fest on the Water
Music25 Jul 2026

Vocal Fest on the Water

A vocal festival right on the surface of the quarry lake. A unique experience by the water.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

  • Off-season: Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00
  • Main season: Mon–Sun 9:00–19:00

Admission from

  • Adults: from 50 CZK
  • Children 4–16: 25 CZK / 50 CZK
  • Season pass: 800 CZK

Parking

  • Car park directly at the site
  • Car entry to the site: 100–150 CZK

Dogs

  • Welcome under conditions
  • On a lead throughout the site
  • Not allowed on the front beach; may enter water from other spots

Directions

Hradišťský Vrch is located approx. 1 km from Konstantinovy Lázně (Konstantinsbad), about 40 km from Pilsen. The fastest route from Pilsen is by car towards Karlovy Vary.

GPS Coordinates

49.873472, 12.978556

Full directions

Come and Enjoy

Crystal-clear water, fresh air and the tranquillity of nature await you.