On a gorgeous summer day, or in autumn with the leaves turning colors, an absolutely gorgeous view…read moreis to be had! The "Amerikas" - small and big (mala and velka) - are abandoned limestone quarries in Central Bohemia near to the small town of Morina. From Prague, you can get there by bus from the Zlicin metro station, or by train to Karlstejn Castle, and then just follow the marked signs/trails (a little Google maps doesn't hurt either lol). The Czechs are BIG on hiking in "the nature" so they have an amazing marked trail system throughout the land. It could be a little easy to go off path if you're not very familiar with the trail markings. Of course, you can drive as well. There is parking quite close to the entrance to the quarry.
Ok so back to this Amerika - when you hike in, you are up top looking down at the water. There are no rails surrounding the top and I would imagine quite easy for someone to slide down the side if you're not paying attention. There is a trail that goes all along the top and around the entire lom. It is prohibited to climb down to the water (quite dangerous and you can be fined), but I have heard that occasionally it is opened for some sort of event for divers, either to get their certification or just a diving event. Either ways, it is a special event that must be booked. I'd have to do some more research on that one. ALTHOUGH, while we were there and my friends kept stressing to me that no one could go down to the water, we all saw ONE PERSON who risked it and was down there swimming (I think in the buff!, it was too far to tell lol).
If you have the time, go for the views. It's Amazingly beautiful. I just wish there was a common, easy way to get to the bottom.
