

Best for beginner divers, 5-10m, shore entry.
Dietenheimer See is a calm, current-free freshwater lake located in the Bavarian Alps. This site is well-suited for beginners, offering a straightforward shore entry and a shallow depth range of 5 to 10 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 3 and 10 metres, though careful buoyancy control is required to avoid stirring up sediment. The site features a reef structure that presents an entanglement risk, so divers should remain alert to submerged objects and debris. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms, making it a convenient location for a typical 60-minute dive.
48.22032, 10.07638
The site is diveable year-round, so there is no single best season to plan around. Watch your buoyancy carefully near the bottom to avoid stirring up sediment, which can quickly reduce visibility for you and other divers.
The site has a good entry point and a kiosk nearby.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-10m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is a practical choice for newly certified divers or those building confidence due to its calm, current-free conditions and shallow depths.
The site is shallow, with depths ranging from 5 to 10 metres.
Dietenheimer See is a shore entry site.
The primary hazard is the risk of entanglement within the reef structure. Divers should maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with submerged objects.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms.
Visibility at Dietenheimer See in Dietenheim typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.