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Exact Hinkelsteine entry page with the menhirs, depth, and access route.
Shore access from a marked entry point, a long swim to the first menhir, and clear freshwater conditions that make the site more attractive in colder months.
About Hinkelsteine
Hinkelsteine is a freshwater Lake Attersee shore dive centered on three submerged menhirs and life-size wooden figures. The entry is a straightforward Attersee walk-in, with a long swim to the stones and a depth profile that rewards careful navigation, a controlled descent, and time in the shallower water on the way back.
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Research Estimate At Hinkelsteine
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Hinkelsteine?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Hinkelsteine Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 32m
Depth Note
The first menhir sits around 17 m, and the largest reaches up from the low 30s.
Best Season
September to June, with diving possible all year.
Typical Conditions
Clear freshwater conditions are common, especially in winter; cold-water gear and dry-suit comfort help.
Safety & Access At Hinkelsteine
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Plan for cold water, a long swim-in, and conservative turn pressure while you search the menhirs and wooden figures.
Access Restrictions
Use the marked entry point and respect the UNESCO site setting around the submerged figures.
Legal Notes
Treat the submerged sculptures and dive entry as a protected local heritage setting.
Local Intel For Hinkelsteine
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site revolves around three menhirs and the surrounding sculptures, with the deeper stone rewarding a steady, controlled ascent and return.
Freediving
The shallow approach can work for breath-hold practice, but the deeper menhir makes it primarily a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the entry zone; the site's value is below the surface.
Wildlife at Hinkelsteine
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hinkelsteine
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hinkelsteine
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
