

Best for beginner divers, 18-31m, shore entry.
Cariere de Maffle is a flooded quarry in Harelbeke, Belgium, providing a current-free freshwater environment suitable for beginner divers. The site features an artificial reef structure and offers depths ranging from 18 to 31 metres. Divers enter from the shore, with the main area located 50 metres out. Visibility is limited, typically between 1 and 5 metres, and the water may have a sulfurous odour. Due to the significant depth and low visibility, divers should monitor bottom time closely and carry a torch. On-site facilities include parking, changing rooms, a cafe, air fills, and first aid, supporting a well-equipped day trip.
50.61528, 3.79528
Given the low visibility, bring a torch even for daytime dives as the deeper sections can be very dark. The on-site facilities include air fills, parking, changing rooms, a cafe, and first aid, so this is a well-supported day trip with no need to organise much in advance.
Enter from a concrete pontoon. Located on the road between Bergen and Ath. Follow signs for Musée de la Pierre.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-31m
Visibility
1-5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
60 min
The site ranges from 18 to 31 metres deep.
Yes, it is a current-free environment suitable for newly certified divers, though an Open Water certification is the minimum requirement due to the depth.
Entry is via the shore.
Visibility is typically between 1 and 5 metres.
Divers should be mindful of the significant depth, low visibility, and the risk of cold water exposure.
Diving at Carrière de Maffle in Ath requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.