Kobylí hora, Active granulite quarry in Prachatice, Czech Republic.
Kobylí hora is an active quarry near Žernovice dedicated to extracting granulite, a hard crystalline rock used in construction. The site contains multiple excavation levels with exposed stone faces and heavy machinery operating throughout the working day.
Mining operations at this location started during the region's industrial expansion and became a steady supplier of building materials for the area. The quarry has maintained continuous extraction for many decades to support the construction trade.
Local mining traditions at Kobylí hora continue through generations of workers who maintain specialized knowledge of granulite extraction methods.
Access to the site is restricted and requires advance permission from the operating company for safety reasons. Visitors should be prepared for noise and heavy activity, and must follow all company safety rules.
A railway connection allows extracted material to be transported directly from the quarry face to processing plants without intermediate transfers. This infrastructure was crucial to making the operation economically viable over the long term.
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