This dive site, Amslerbecken, offers a unique freshwater diving experience in the Swiss Alps. Access involves navigating a path through meadow and forest from limited parking to reach the site. Underwater, divers will find a typical torrent layout characterized by washed-out stones and areas of fine sand. While there's no specific historical context provided, the natural formation of the basin and the surrounding environment create an interesting, rugged underwater topography with spectacular light shows when the sun penetrates the water.
The primary marine life encountered here are brook trout, which can be seen in various sizes. The stony, torrent-like environment does not typically support a wide variety of small marine life or large pelagics, focusing instead on the unique freshwater fish species adapted to such conditions.
The best time to visit would be on sunny days to fully appreciate the "spectacular light shows" created by the sun's interaction with the water and the stony bottom. Divers should be mindful of the variable currents inherent in a torrent environment and the need for diver safety, as explicitly mentioned. The shallow maximum and average depths make it suitable for both snorkeling and freediving, offering a different perspective on this distinctive freshwater habitat.
