

Best for intermediate divers, 15-74m, shore entry.
Droschkau Steilwand is a freshwater wall dive located in the Hohenwarte-Stausee reservoir. The site features a vertical wall structure that drops from 15 metres to a maximum depth of 74 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers access the site via a shore entry. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving. Divers should remain alert for boat traffic during entry and exit, and exercise caution regarding potential entanglement risks associated with the wall structure. Air fills and guided tours are available on-site for those unfamiliar with the reservoir conditions.
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Watch for boat traffic when surfacing, as the reservoir sees regular activity, and stay alert to entanglement risks around the wall structure. Air fills and guided tours are available on site, so contact a local guide if you are unfamiliar with the reservoir conditions before diving independently.
Der Campingplatz liegt auf einer Halbinsel am Hohenwartestausee.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
15-74m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The wall drops from 15 metres to a maximum depth of 74 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the depth and wall structure.
Droschkau Steilwand is a shore entry dive.
Divers should watch for boat traffic during surface intervals and entry, and remain aware of entanglement risks near the wall structure.
Yes, air fills and guided tours are available on-site.
Diving at Droschkau Steilwand in Altenbeuthen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Droschkau Steilwand in Altenbeuthen are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Droschkau Steilwand in Altenbeuthen typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.