

Best for beginner divers, 1-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Pozzo di Tegna is a river site located in the Verzasca Valley, offering a relaxed environment with calm pools and a sandy beach. It serves as an accessible location for beginners to practice river snorkelling. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect visibility between 8 and 15 metres. The water is freshwater, and the site is subject to cold temperatures, deep sections, and mild currents. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe. The habitat supports various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates.
46.18210, 8.74850
Contact the power plant before diving to check for rapid water level changes.
Drive from Locarno towards Cavigliano. After crossing the railway and the Maggia river at Ponte Brolla, turn left towards Tegna into the street Ri di Nüs. A paid parking lot is located at the end of the street. From the parking lot, walk approximately 100m under the trees to the river.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
8-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region's river habitats.
Yes, Pozzo di Tegna is considered suitable for beginners and is often used to practice river snorkelling.
The depth ranges from 1 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Access to the water at Pozzo di Tegna is from the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Diving at Pozzo di Tegna in Tegna requires the following certifications: Some Diving Experience. Always dive within your training limits.
Pozzo di Tegna in Tegna typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pozzo di Tegna in Tegna typically ranges from 8 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.