Längenschachen

Beginner-friendly lake dive with easy access and moderate depth.

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Längenschachen, located in Switzerland, is known as an excellent spot for beginner and returning divers due to its easy entry and exit points. It features a gently sloping profile with stony to muddy terrain, offering a straightforward underwater navigation experience. There is no specific historical information or complex story provided for this local lake dive.

The marine life at Längenschachen can be variable; divers may encounter a good number of fish, or relatively few, depending on the day. The predominant flora is seagrass, found up to about 5 meters depth, providing habitat for smaller aquatic creatures. Other typical lake fish species for Switzerland might be present, though not specified.

The best time to visit Längenschachen is outside of peak summer bathing hours to ensure a more serene diving experience, as the site is popular with bathers during this season. Mutual respect and consideration are essential when divers and bathers share the space. Its moderate depth of 15 meters and easy accessibility make it ideal for dive training and casual recreational dives for both scuba divers and freedivers.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Fair
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Easy entry/exit, shallow maximum depth of 15m, and calm conditions make it perfect for new divers.

Hazards:
cold waterboat trafficbathers
Current Strength:

Mild

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