

Best for beginner divers, Up to 6m, shore entry, mild current.
Rothsee, Südufer is a freshwater shore-entry site in the Bavarian Alps, Germany, suitable for beginner divers. The site features a shallow profile with a maximum depth of 6 metres, providing a practical environment for practising buoyancy control. Conditions include mild currents and visibility that can be as low as 2 metres. Divers should exercise caution regarding stonefish by avoiding contact with the lake bottom and shuffling feet during entry. Water temperatures vary between 10°C and 24°C, making a wetsuit advisable. The site is well-equipped with parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe, alongside available dive shop services and guided tours.
49.21060, 11.18490
The site has parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station on site, so you can arrive and kit up comfortably without planning ahead for facilities. In low-visibility conditions, a surface marker buoy is worth carrying even at this depth so other water users can see you clearly.
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Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
2m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Divers may encounter pike, eel, carp, walleye, and perch in these shallow freshwater conditions.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it is a straightforward shore-entry location with a maximum depth of 6 metres.
The site is shallow, with depths reaching a maximum of 6 metres.
This is a shore-entry site.
Stonefish are present at this site. You should shuffle your feet when entering from the shore and avoid touching the bottom to prevent accidental contact.
Diving at Rothsee, Südufer in Hilpoltstein requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Rothsee, Südufer in Hilpoltstein typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Rothsee, Südufer in Hilpoltstein typically ranges from 2 metres to 2 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.