

Best for intermediate divers, 10-55m, shore entry.
Schwarze Wand is a wall dive located in the Hohenwarte-Stausee reservoir. The site features a wall that drops from 10 metres to a maximum depth of 55 metres, requiring careful depth management and buoyancy control. Visibility at this freshwater site typically ranges between 3 and 10 metres. Divers should be prepared for thermoclines and potential entanglement risks. Shore entry requires caution to avoid contact with sharp rocks. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving. On-site facilities include a dive shop, air fills, showers, and changing rooms. The habitat supports various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
50.62172, 11.53938
The site is diveable year-round and benefits from on-site facilities including a dive shop, air fills, showers, and changing rooms, so you can travel light. Watch your depth closely on the wall, as it is easy to drift deeper than planned when there is no current to remind you of your position.
Located in Wilhelmsdorf, Thuringia, near the Hohenwarte-Stausee.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-55m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates, including species such as perch, pike, carp, trout, and freshwater sponges.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to its depth, which reaches 55 metres, and the requirement for advanced buoyancy and depth management skills.
The wall drops from 10 metres down to a maximum depth of 55 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Yes, Schwarze Wand is a shore entry dive site.
Visibility ranges from 3 to 10 metres. Divers should be aware of thermoclines, potential entanglement, and the need to monitor depth closely as there is no current to provide feedback on position.
Diving at Schwarze Wand in Wilhelmsdorf requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.