Zollbrücke Rheinau

River dive near bridge piers with fish and catfish.

Shore Access
4m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Zollbrücke Rheinau, is a river dive located in Switzerland, accessible via the embankment. Divers primarily navigate around the bridge piers where a variety of fish seek shelter. While no specific history or story of the dive site is provided, the location offers a unique freshwater diving experience beneath a man-made structure.

The main attraction for marine life here includes many fish species found hiding around the bridge piers. A highlight in summer is the frequent sighting of a large catfish, making it an interesting spot for those seeking larger freshwater fauna. Specific plant life is not mentioned but generally consists of riverine flora.

The best time to visit Zollbrücke Rheinau is during periods of good weather, as river diving here is highly dependent on conditions; it is explicitly stated that diving is not possible after rainfall due to high water levels or strong currents. Freedivers and divers should be aware of potential variable currents and always check local conditions before planning a dive. Toilets are available on site for convenience.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Shallow river diving with potential variable currents and weather dependency; unsuitable after rain.

Hazards:
strong currentscold watervariable visibility
Current Strength:

Variable

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This dive site information and pictures are sponsored by Tauchschule Hochrhein

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