Near the village of Karlštejn is a cluster of large limestone quarries called the Czech Grand Canyon. [These quarries became one of the most popular destinations for Czech hikers and tourists after limestone mining ended in the 1960s.The most famous and largest quarry is called Velker Amerika. This quarry is adjacent to other quarries. These are Mexico, Canada, and a little further away, Little America. The Great America quarry is about 760 meters long and 160 meters wide, the quarry is 80 meters deep, and the lake is 20 meters deep.

Limestone Hell Bruise, America Quarry\’s name because it was once the worst labor camp when the communists eliminated political prisoners Since 2000, hiking trails have been developed. Great America is known from many movies and fairy tales, the most famous of which is Lemonade Joe

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The Great America Quarry itself is inaccessible, with a locked tunnel, but its attractions can be seen from a yellow hiking sign. This sign bypasses the quarry to the northwest, and this route also offers views of the quarry from two vantage points. Still, if you follow the yellow sign, you will reach the political prisoners\’ quarry, the Mexican quarry, and the Canadian quarry. Many people break the no trespassing rule and climb down the rocks at these quarries, and it is no wonder that many lives have been lost here. After enjoying the walk, if you are so inclined, you can visit one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic, the Karlštejn Castle.

Regarding the Völker Amerika quarry, there is a legend about a Nazi soldier, Hans Hagen, who hid in the quarry after the end of World War II. He is said to appear suddenly and disappear again after a short time. He sometimes steals food from sleeping vagrants and sometimes kills them. There is a gong in one of the tunnels, and anyone who strikes it three times and shouts, “Hagen, take me away,” must return to that place within a year or die.

The Grand Canyon is worth seeing in its entirety and being fascinated by its beauty and exploring its secrets.

Near the village of Karlštejn is a cluster of large limestone quarries called the Czech Grand Canyon. [These quarries became one of the most popular destinations for Czech hikers and tourists after limestone mining ended in the 1960s.The most famous and largest quarry is called Velker Amerika. This quarry is adjacent to other quarries. These are Mexico, Canada, and a little further away, Little America. The Great America quarry is about 760 meters long and 160 meters wide, the quarry is 80 meters deep, and the lake is 20 meters deep.

Limestone Hell Bruise, America Quarry\’s name because it was once the worst labor camp when the communists eliminated political prisoners Since 2000, hiking trails have been developed. Great America is known from many movies and fairy tales, the most famous of which is Lemonade Joe

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The Great America Quarry itself is inaccessible, with a locked tunnel, but its attractions can be seen from a yellow hiking sign. This sign bypasses the quarry to the northwest, and this route also offers views of the quarry from two vantage points. Still, if you follow the yellow sign, you will reach the political prisoners\’ quarry, the Mexican quarry, and the Canadian quarry. Many people break the no trespassing rule and climb down the rocks at these quarries, and it is no wonder that many lives have been lost here. After enjoying the walk, if you are so inclined, you can visit one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic, the Karlštejn Castle.

Regarding the Völker Amerika quarry, there is a legend about a Nazi soldier, Hans Hagen, who hid in the quarry after the end of World War II. He is said to appear suddenly and disappear again after a short time. He sometimes steals food from sleeping vagrants and sometimes kills them. There is a gong in one of the tunnels, and anyone who strikes it three times and shouts, “Hagen, take me away,” must return to that place within a year or die.

The Grand Canyon is worth seeing in its entirety and being fascinated by its beauty and exploring its secrets.