Beginner-friendly flooded-quarry description in crystal-clear freshwater.
Kaatialan Luohos is a flooded quarry dive in Kuortane.
Kaatialan Luohos is a flooded quarry dive in Kuortane.
Kaatialan Luohos is a flooded quarry in Kuortane with clear freshwater, steep rock faces, and a long history as a Finnish sport-diving site. The shallow side eases down gradually, while the deeper wall and tunnel area give the site more character for training and exploration. It is a cold-water quarry dive that works year-round, with access and conditions better suited to divers comfortable in freshwater.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 40m
Depth Note
The shallow side eases down gradually while the quarry reaches nearly 40m.
Best Season
Year-round, including winter ice-diving season.
Typical Conditions
Cold, clear freshwater with a sheltered quarry basin and little to no current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan for cold water, steep quarry walls, and tunnel features; this is a structured quarry dive, not a casual swim hole.
Access Restrictions
Check local opening status and access arrangements before travel.
Legal Notes
Follow the site's opening and access rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The quarry offers a gradual shallow side, steeper walls, and deeper features including quarry machinery and tunnels.
Freediving
Possible only in the shallow quarry areas and with caution around cold water and access rules.
Snorkeling
The shallow quarry edge can work for limited snorkel use, but the site is primarily a scuba quarry.
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
Beginner-friendly flooded-quarry description in crystal-clear freshwater.
Kuortane municipality page for the quarry history, depth, visibility, and diving use.
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