

Best for beginner divers, 3-7m, shore entry, mild current.
Nijstad Kleine Plas is a compact freshwater dive site located within the Vinkeveense Plassen lake system. The site features a reef structure and is well suited to beginners, with depths ranging between 3 and 7 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility typically limited to 2 to 3 metres, making it a practical location for practising buoyancy and navigation skills. Shore access is available 50 metres from the bank. The site is also suitable for night diving. Due to cold water and potential entanglement hazards, a well-fitting exposure suit and good buoyancy control are recommended for all divers.
52.70630, 6.41740
Swim the route counter-clockwise to better navigate the underwater trail.
Park on the private terrain of Dive2Adventure and follow the forest path to the small beach entry point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-7m
Visibility
2-3m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Aug
The site is shallow, with depths ranging from 3 to 7 metres.
Yes, the site is well suited to new divers building confidence in open water.
Entry is via the shore, located 50 metres from the bank.
The best months to visit are May, June, and August.
The best months to visit Nijstad Kleine Plas in Hoogeveen are May, June, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Nijstad Kleine Plas in Hoogeveen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nijstad Kleine Plas in Hoogeveen typically ranges from 2 metres to 3 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.