

Best for intermediate divers, 8-19m, shore entry, mild current.
Miniera Olgiate Molgora is a flooded mine in Lake Garda, Italy, providing a unique overhead environment dive. Divers enter from the shore and navigate passages at depths ranging from 8 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Visibility is notable for a cave site, typically between 10 and 25 metres. The current is mild, though the overhead environment presents risks of entanglement, requiring proper gear configuration and cave certification. Two bat species, Myotis Nattereri and Myotis Capaccini, roost in the drier upper sections near the entry. On-site facilities include air fills, equipment rental, showers, changing rooms, and guided tours.
45.73200, 9.40260
Book a guided tour on your first visit, as the mine's layout is disorienting without prior knowledge of the passage network. Carry a primary and at least one backup torch even if you have cave experience, since the overhead environment means zero ambient light once you move away from the entry.
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Depth
8-19m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
The site depths range from 8 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
No, this is an intermediate-level site that requires cave certification due to the overhead environment and entanglement risks.
Access is via a shore entry located 15 metres from the shore.
The water temperature remains constant at 13 to 14 degrees Celsius, and the current is mild.
The primary hazards are the overhead environment and the risk of entanglement. Divers should use caution and ensure their gear is properly configured to avoid snags.
Diving at Miniera Olgiate Molgora in Olgiate Molgora requires the following certifications: Open Water, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Miniera Olgiate Molgora in Olgiate Molgora. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.