Natur - Natural attractions
Distance: 175 km
GPS: 49° 57' 42"N 14° 12' 07"E
The Big America Quarry (Velká Amerika) is a limestone quarry in the territory of the municipality of Mořina in the Beroun District. The size of the quarry is about 750 × 150 meters. The depth of the quarry is usually indicated to be within the range of 67 to 80. The bottom is at an elevation of 322 m. The quarry is no more used for mining; however, it has become a much-frequented destination for tourist trips.
You can park in the small car park at the Big America Quarry. Yellow marked footpath no. 6161 leads along the north quarry edge; it leads from Mořina to the east quarry end and continues from the west end to the Mexico Quarry (Mexiko) ...