

Best for beginner divers, 10-12m, shore entry.
Oberrieder Weiher is a sheltered freshwater lake in the Bavarian Alps, offering a calm environment for beginner divers. The site features a maximum depth of 10 to 12 metres and is accessed via a simple shore entry. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, though conditions can vary. Divers should exercise caution regarding potential entanglement risks from submerged structures and maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid disturbing the bottom silt, which can rapidly reduce visibility. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe, making it a convenient location for year-round diving.
48.22920, 10.29733
Because the lake is shallow and used for surfing and sailing, divers must carry a red and white buoy for safety.
Access via Oberrieder Weiherstraße. Note that this is a new road and may not appear in most navigation systems.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-12m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified divers as it offers calm conditions with no current.
The site reaches depths of 10 to 12 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Divers should watch for entanglement risks from submerged structures and exercise caution during periods of low or variable visibility.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe.
Diving at Oberrieder Weiher in Breitenthal requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Oberrieder Weiher in Breitenthal typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.