This dive site, known as Prelle Quarry or Kesselbruch, is a former granite quarry located in Germany. It features a water depth of 46.5m in total, though the maximum recommended diving depth is 23 meters, with an average of 11 meters. Access to the quarry is regulated, requiring key allocation, registration, and sign-out, typically handled through the dive center Steina, ensuring controlled and safe diving conditions.
The quarry's freshwater environment is home to various native fish species, including pike, perch, ruffe, tench, and trout. Divers can explore the underwater landscape shaped by its past as a granite quarry, likely featuring interesting rock formations and submerged structures.
While no specific best time to visit is mentioned, freshwater quarries like Prelle Quarry are generally diveable year-round, though cold water gear is advisable outside of warmer months. Its moderate depths and managed access make it an excellent site for diver training, local recreational diving, and freediving. Snorkelers can also enjoy the surface area and observe the fish in clearer shallows.
