

Best for beginner divers, 5-13m, shore entry.
Gemeinlebarn Gravelpits is a freshwater dive site in Lower Austria featuring flooded gravel extraction pits. The site contains artificial reef structures designed to provide shelter for aquatic life. Divers can expect depths ranging from 5 to 13 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres. The environment is calm with no current, making it suitable for beginners practising buoyancy and navigation. Visibility is approximately 5 metres, requiring divers to maintain close contact with their team. Shore entry is straightforward, though caution is advised regarding sharp edges on the artificial structures. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and air fills.
48.33625, 15.82215
The on-site facilities include air fills, showers, changing rooms, and toilets, so you can plan a full day of multiple dives without needing to travel elsewhere. Bring a wetsuit appropriate for Austrian freshwater temperatures, as the data lists no specific readings and gravel pit water can run cold even in summer.
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No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-13m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The site has depths ranging from 5 to 13 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Yes, the calm environment with no current makes this site well suited to new divers working on their buoyancy and navigation skills.
The site offers a straightforward shore entry. Be aware of sharp edges on the artificial structures when entering and during your dive.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and air fills, allowing for multiple dives throughout the day.
Diving at Gemeinlebarn in Traismauer requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Gemeinlebarn in Traismauer are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Gemeinlebarn in Traismauer typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.