

Best for beginner divers, 6-26m, shore entry.
Großer Kronsee is a freshwater lake dive accessible directly from the shore. The site features a distinct reef structure and a drop-off that descends from 6 metres to a maximum depth of 26 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures, which drop significantly below 10°C at depths around 10 metres. Surface temperatures in summer reach 16 to 22°C. Hazards include cold water, depth, potential entanglement, and variable visibility. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and air fills.
53.24632, 13.31069
The site is diveable year-round and has solid facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, so you can arrive and kit up comfortably. Watch the drop-off carefully as a beginner, the depth reaches 26 metres and visibility can shift, so stay well within your planned depth limit and keep your buddy close.
Located at the southern edge of the village Rutenberg near Lychen. A slipway is available on the northwestern shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-26m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain cautious of the drop-off and variable visibility while staying within planned depth limits.
The site features a drop-off that descends from 6 metres to a maximum depth of 26 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Großer Kronsee is a shore entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of cold water temperatures, the 26-metre maximum depth, potential entanglement risks in the terrain, and variable visibility.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and air fills.
Diving at Großer Kronsee in Lychen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Großer Kronsee in Lychen typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.