

Best for beginner divers, 15-22m, shore entry.
Baggersee Untergrombach, also known as Metzgerallmend, is a former gravel pit lake offering calm, current-free conditions suitable for beginner divers. Shore entry is straightforward, providing a controlled environment for practising buoyancy and navigation. Divers can expect visibility between 5 and 10 metres. The lake reaches depths of 15 to 22 metres, with cold water temperatures present at all depths throughout the year. Marine life recorded at this site includes snails, carp, pike, perch, roach, and sturgeon. Divers should monitor their depth closely and use adequate thermal protection, even during summer months, to manage the cold water conditions.
49.09680, 8.55170
The visibility is significantly better during the week compared to the weekend due to the lower number of divers.
In Bruchsal take the B3 towards Untergrombach. At the traffic lights in Untergrombach turn right. After the railway underpass turn right. Continue straight on the road until you reach the parking lot after the ticket office.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-22m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Divers can encounter snails, carp, pike, perch, roach, and sturgeon in this lake.
Yes, the calm, current-free conditions make this lake well suited to newer divers building confidence.
The deeper areas of the lake reach between 15 and 22 metres.
Access to the water is via a straightforward shore entry.
The main hazards are the cold water temperatures at all depths and the maximum depth of 22 metres.
Visibility at Baggersee Untergrombach (Metzgerallmend) in Untergrombach typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.