Lom Šífr - Svobodné Heřmanice

The Šífr quarry is located on the outskirts of the small Czech village of Svobodné Heřmanice and is approximately 140 km from Žilina, near the Czech town of Opava. This slate quarry is approximately 500 metres long, 30-70 metres wide and in this relatively small quarry you will find depths of up to 36 metres. Note the quarry is at an altitude of 450 m above sea level.

Probably the biggest attraction here is the flooded diving caisson. There are also other attractions such as a well, a telephone booth and there are several species of fish and crayfish.

Stupanj

Stupanj

  • Početnik
  • Advanced
Vidljivost 

Vidljivost 

  • 7 m
Strujanje

Strujanje

  • slaba struja 
  • nema struje 
DIVE TYPES

DIVE TYPES

  • Noćni uron
  • Ronjenje na nadmorskim visinama 
  • Wall/Drop Off
  • Cavern/Cave
  • Iskopina

Temperature & Visibility

Wildlife Diversity

Affiliated Training Center

Dive sites nearby

Marl quarry is the best reservoir for diving in Opole. It has 2 descents to the water with easy access. Enter from Parking lot 2 where you can penetrate a bit deeper and sites are more interesting. This area is intended for experienced divers or with a good guide.

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A marl quarry, it is the best diving area in Opole. It has 2 descents into the water with good access. Parking lot No.1 is the most popular entrance to the water, allows you to penetrate the shallower part of the reservoir.

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Leštinka is one of the most popular quarries for divers in Czechia. It is full of attractions for divers, including a caisson, a sunken museum, and other trivia. There are several dive centers at the quarry that provide bottle filling, rentals, refreshments, and accommodation for divers and non-divers alike.

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Via Sport Diving Marina - Koparki

This well-known and still developing Polish location is located near the A4 motorway between Katowice and Krakow near Jaworzno - Szczakowa. It lies on the site of a former dolomite quarry, still known among the locals known as “Gródek.“

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Originally a granite quarry, mining ceased in the late 1960s. Average visibility is around three metres. There is a diving base at the site where accommodation, bottling and refreshments are available.

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Quarry located in the center of Trzebinia. In summer, a public bathing area operates in the lagoon. Before diving, you must obtain permission from the mayor of Trzebinia.

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A wonderful diving site, but also a beautiful natural place. Videos on youtube - Radek Houfek. You can fill air-nitrox in Golčová Jeníkov and air at the quarry.

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The quarry is located on private property with a street-side entrance from the dive shop. There is not much space to park by the boulders. Often, you may have to park at least two buildings away.

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Zakrzówek

The area is located in the center of Krakow with a very good exit. Note the ban on entry into the landscape park itself, you can often get a fine.

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A former quarry. The quarry is full of different kinds of fish, you will find a sunken bus and various training platforms. The quarry has great diving facilities, including a filling room, rental room, common room and changing areas and a sauna.

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