

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, shore entry.
Kiesgrube Immelborn is a flooded gravel pit in central Germany developed into an artificial reef. This freshwater site offers depths between 5 and 20 metres with no current, making it suitable for beginners. Divers enter from the shore and can expect visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. The site features various artificial structures that provide habitat for temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates. Facilities on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, a dive shop, and a cafe. Typical dives last around 40 minutes. Arriving early on weekends is recommended to avoid silt stirred up by other divers near the entry point.
50.79667, 10.28500
The site consists of two separate lakes; currently, only the Badesee KAF 2 is available for swimming and diving as the KAF 1 lake is part of an active gravel works.
Located at An der B62, 36456 Barchfeld-Immelborn.
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Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including species such as perch, pike, carp, and freshwater shrimp.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the lack of current and manageable depths between 5 and 20 metres.
The diving depth at Kiesgrube Immelborn ranges from 5 to 20 metres.
Yes, entry to the water is via the shore, eliminating the need for a boat.
Water temperatures range from 18.0 to 24.0 °C in the summer and 4.0 to 8.0 °C during the winter months.
The best months to visit Kiesgrube Immelborn in Barchfeld-Immelborn are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.