Hohenwarte-Stausee - Eichenwäldchen (Wrack) Suggest edit

Germany Suggest · Thuringia Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

25Max dive depth

25.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

4.0–8.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Hohenwarte-Stausee - Eichenwäldchen is a popular dive site located in Thuringia, Germany, known for its submerged forest and wrecks. The lake is a man-made reservoir with varying depths and offers a unique underwater landscape.

Divers can explore the remains of a sunken forest and various wrecks, providing opportunities for both scenic dives and wreck exploration. The underwater visibility can vary, and divers should be prepared for changing conditions.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 4.0–8.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
silt rocks vegetation Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting in the summer months; explore wrecks and underwater flora.

Location

Underwater Moments at Hohenwarte-Stausee - Eichenwäldchen (Wrack)

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