

Best for beginner divers, 10-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Pod Skalco in Lake Bohinj offers a combined wall and wreck dive accessible directly from the shore. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres, with an average of 12 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. The topography includes a wall and a wreck, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid entanglement. Due to the alpine environment, water temperatures remain cold, ranging from 4 to 17°C depending on depth and season. Species recorded around this area include chub, snails, brown trout, common perch, sun perch, and rainbow trout. Facilities including a dive shop, air fills, and a café are available on-site.
46.27708, 13.88297
A dive shop with air fills and a café are on site, so you can plan a second dive without leaving the location. Wear a drysuit or a thick wetsuit regardless of the season, as alpine lake water stays cold year-round.
Located in the heart of Bohinj, right next to Lake Bohinj in Ribčev Laz.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include chub, snails, brown trout, common perch, sun perch, and rainbow trout.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be mindful of cold water and potential entanglement hazards near the wreck.
The site has a depth range of 10 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Yes, Pod Skalco is a shore entry dive site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Diving at Pod Skalco in Ribčev Laz requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Pod Skalco in Ribčev Laz typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pod Skalco in Ribčev Laz typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.