

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Kleine gelbe Wand is a shore-entry wall and reef dive located in Lake Thun. The site features a wall structure that descends into depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Visibility is consistently around 5 metres, making a torch useful for observing details on the wall face. There is no current, allowing for a methodical dive along the structure. Species recorded around this area include snail, common perch, burbot, American crayfish, barbel, bullhead, and pike. Divers should arrange air fills and equipment in advance as facilities are not confirmed on site. This site is suitable for intermediate divers comfortable managing depth limits.
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Facilities are not confirmed on site, so sort air fills and equipment well in advance through a local dive centre before heading out. Given the 5-metre visibility, a torch is worth bringing even on a daytime dive to pick out detail on the wall face.
Located near Merligen, shortly before the Beatenberg mountain railway. Entry and exit are via a stone staircase.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Species recorded around this area include snail, common perch, burbot, American crayfish, barbel, bullhead, and pike.
While open water certification meets the entry requirement, the depth range of 20 to 40 metres means divers should be confident managing their limits at depth.
The site drops into deep territory between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Kleine gelbe Wand is a shore-entry dive site accessible year-round without the need for a boat.
The site has no current and visibility is approximately 5 metres, necessitating the use of a torch to see details on the wall.
Diving at Kleine gelbe Wand in Merligen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.