

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Ruedi-Walter-Platz in Lake Thun offers a combination of reef and wall topography suitable for intermediate divers. The site features a wall that descends from 20 to 40 metres, providing a deep-water experience in a freshwater alpine environment. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres. Entry is via the shore, and there is no current to manage during the dive. Divers should arrive self-sufficient with a full kit as facilities are not guaranteed on site. Species recorded around this area include snail, common perch, barbel, American crayfish, burbot, pike, chub, and bullhead.
46.69059, 7.74313
Facilities are not guaranteed on site, so check locally before you go and arrive self-sufficient with a full kit. The shore entry is straightforward, but confirm current conditions and any local access requirements before your dive.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Species recorded around this area include snail, common perch, barbel, American crayfish, burbot, pike, chub, and bullhead.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 20 to 40 metres.
The reef and wall structure at Ruedi-Walter-Platz extends from 20 to 40 metres.
Yes, Ruedi-Walter-Platz is accessible directly from the shore, and no boat is required.
This site is primarily a deep dive location with structures between 20 and 40 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Visibility at Ruedi-Walter-Platz in Merligen typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.