

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Lido Walchwil on Zugersee offers a shore-entry dive featuring a combination of wall topography and artificial reef structures. The site reaches depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres, making it suitable for intermediate divers. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. Divers can explore the structures at a steady pace as there is no current. Parking is available at the lido, facilitating gear transport. Due to the presence of watercraft, divers must remain alert to boat traffic, maintain high visibility at the surface, and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard at this site, so deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and stay aware of vessel movement, particularly on weekends when lake traffic increases. Parking is available at the lido, making gear transport straightforward.
From Zug, drive via the lake road (right shore) towards Walchwil/Arth. In Walchwil, park along the road near the harbor.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including various carp, perch, and catfish species.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth profile, which ranges from 20 to 40 metres.
The site features depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Entry to the water is from the shore at the lido.
The main hazard is boat traffic. Divers should maintain high visibility at the surface and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending.
Diving at Lido Walchwil in Walchwil requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Lido Walchwil in Walchwil typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.