This dive site, Žernovka - lom, is a small, trust-based quarry located near Prague in Czechia. It serves primarily as a local practice or training ground for divers. Access is convenient, with a space to set up gear and stairs leading directly into deep water, which means it requires a certain comfort level in the water and is not ideal for absolute beginners. As a former quarry, its underwater environment is characterized by rock formations and a generally enclosed setting, typical of such inland dive sites. No specific historical information or notable underwater structures are detailed.
The marine life observed in Žernovka - lom includes a few pike, which are larger predatory freshwater fish, and schools of smaller fish. These smaller fish tend to congregate in the shallower areas, often near the surface. As a freshwater site, the flora and fauna are characteristic of temperate inland waters, though specific plant life is not extensively described.
The best time to visit this site would generally be during the warmer months to ensure more comfortable water temperatures for diving in Czechia. It's an excellent location for local divers to maintain skills or for freedivers looking for accessible depths, with a maximum depth of 14 meters. Given the absence of on-site staff or diving facilities, divers should be self-sufficient and bring all necessary equipment, adhering to the 'trust' system the site operates on.
