

Best for beginner divers, 4-18m, shore entry.
Hitdorfer See is a freshwater quarry lake in western Germany featuring an artificial reef structure designed to provide a clear focus for divers. The site offers a calm, current-free environment suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 4 to 18 metres. Entry is via the shore. Visibility varies between 2 and 10 metres, with clearer conditions often found during cooler months when algae growth decreases. The site is well-equipped for a full day of activity, providing on-site parking, toilets, changing rooms, a dive shop, and air fills.
51.07242, 6.93038
The parking lot is 24/7 fee-based, and if the booth is unstaffed, you must pay via the EasyPark app.
Located in Leverkusen Hitdorf near the A59 motorway. Follow signs for Hitdorf and then the local directions to the Hitdorfer See parking area.
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
4-18m
Visibility
2-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners due to its calm, current-free environment.
The site offers depths ranging from 4 to 18 metres.
Entry to the water is from the shore.
The site provides parking, toilets, changing rooms, a dive shop, and air fills.
Visibility ranges from 2 to 10 metres, often improving in cooler months.
Diving at Hitdorfer See in Leverkusen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.