

Best for beginner divers, 8-32m, shore entry.
Empels Gat is a freshwater lake dive located in the Limburg Lakes region of the Netherlands. The site features a shore entry and offers depths ranging from 8 to 32 metres, providing a varied environment for both training and deeper exploration. Divers navigate along a reef structure, though conditions require careful attention as visibility is variable, typically ranging between 1 and 5 metres. Due to the potential for low visibility, the use of a torch and a surface marker buoy is recommended. The site is suitable for beginner divers, and night diving is permitted.
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With visibility potentially dropping to 1 metre, bring a torch even for daytime dives and always use a surface marker buoy. Check locally for current facility availability before you visit.
Park at the Flechter Hotel, walk around the hotel to the jetty, and enter the water via the jetty.
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Depth
8-32m
Visibility
1-5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
There is no specific data available regarding marine life at this site.
Yes, the site is considered a practical training ground for newly certified divers, though the deeper sections require careful depth management.
The site depths range from 8 to 32 metres.
Empels Gat is accessed via a shore entry.
Visibility is variable and can range from 1 to 5 metres, making low visibility a primary hazard.
Diving at Empels Gat in Rosmalen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.