Dive-site story
Located in the Upper Palatinate Lake District, this flooded former open-cast lignite mine offers accessible freshwater diving. The Bucht entry point features an easy, gradual slope leading down past submerged tree stumps, silt fields, and installed training platforms. Water clarity can fluctuate with rainfall and swimmer activity in the shallows, but opens up noticeably once divers drop past the prominent thermoclines into the cooler depths.
Submerged root systems and relic tree stumps scattered across the bottom slopes
Multiple underwater navigation markers and training platforms for skills practice
Gradual shoreline entry ideal for relaxed orientation dives and night diving
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers comfortable surface intervals and active fish life, though autumn provides the clearest visibility after summer bather traffic subsides.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pikeEsox lucius | Common | ||||||||||||
| European perchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common carpCyprinus carpio | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| European crayfishAstacus astacus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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