

Best for intermediate divers, 20-74m, shore entry.
Eichenwäldchen is a freshwater wreck dive located in the Hohenwarte-Stausee reservoir. The site features a wreck that reaches depths of 74 metres, with most diving activity occurring between 20 and 40 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, requiring solid navigation skills and buoyancy control. The site is accessible from the shore and offers facilities including parking, showers, air fills, and gear storage. Due to the significant depth and potential for entanglement on the wreck structure, this site is suited for intermediate divers with appropriate deep diving certifications. Divers should monitor their depth closely to manage nitrogen narcosis risks and carry a cutting tool.
50.61138, 11.50513
The site is accessible year-round from shore with parking, air fills, showers, and gear storage on site, so a multi-dive day is straightforward to plan. Given the variable visibility, plan your route on the wreck before descending and stick to a conservative depth limit on your first visit until you know the structure.
Located in the bay of Saalthal-Alter, accessible via road with parking available at the reservoir.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
20-74m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
The wreck reaches depths between 20 and 74 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. An Advanced Open Water certification with a deep specialisation is required.
Access to Eichenwäldchen is via a shore entry.
Key hazards include the deep water, potential for nitrogen narcosis, entanglement risks on the wreck, and variable low visibility.
The site is designed for deep wreck diving and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Eichenwäldchen in Unterwellenborn requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Eichenwäldchen in Unterwellenborn typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.