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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
Rainbow over the quarry lake — beach and jetty
View of the quarry and campsite from the lookout

Upcoming Events

Summer concerts and cultural happenings at the quarry.

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.

PHK FEST
Music31 Jul – 2 Aug 2026

PHK FEST

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

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.