Regional tourism entry page describing the Black Bridge as a year-round site for experienced divers.
Attersee - Schwarze Brücke is a steep-wall lake dive with stair access.
Attersee - Schwarze Brücke is a steep-wall lake dive with stair access.
Attersee - Schwarze Brücke is a steep-wall lake dive with a handrailed stair entry and limited roadside parking. The key feature is the right-hand wall, which starts in the shallows and drops into a long cold-water profile with overhangs, scree, and old wood. It is a classic advanced site for cold-water control, careful buoyancy, and planned turn pressure rather than a casual sightseeing swim.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 100m
Depth Note
First rock formations start around 5-8 m, the main wall begins around 10 m, and the drop continues past 70 m toward 100 m and beyond.
Best Season
Year-round; the official entry is open in all seasons and in all weather.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, a steep wall, and very good visibility on many days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use the handrail, stay on the right-hand wall, and keep to the recommended 40 m limit.
Access Restrictions
Use the handrailed stair entry and nearby roadside parking; this site is for experienced, cold-water-trained divers.
Legal Notes
Follow the recommended 40 m operating limit and local site rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A steep wall dive that rewards cold-water discipline, precise buoyancy, and conservative gas planning.
Freediving
Not recommended beyond the shallowest section; the steep wall and cold-water profile are best suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site; the interesting structure begins at diving depth and the entry is for experienced divers.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Regional tourism entry page describing the Black Bridge as a year-round site for experienced divers.
Community report mentioning facilities, access conditions, and visibility.
Dive-center page with entry guidance and the 40 m recommendation.
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