Dive-site story
Located along the steep shores of Walensee, this dive site features the sunken wooden and metal hulls of historic cargo barges known regionally as Ledinen. These historic lake freighters rest on a silty downward slope, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid compromising the ambient clarity. Diving here involves descending through pronounced thermoclines into dark, cold alpine waters where the well-preserved structural ribs and cargo holds of the wrecks can be explored.
Well-preserved timber and ironwork of historical Swiss lake transport barges
Atmospheric deep freshwater wreck exploration along sloping lake topography
Frequent encounters with resident cold-water fish sheltered within the wreckage
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Colder months offer significantly clearer water below the algae blooms that occur during peak summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurbotLota lota | Common | ||||||||||||
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
