Friedelhof access, permit context, and visibility logs.
Tegernsee shore wreck dive with poor shallow visibility.
Tegernsee shore wreck dive with poor shallow visibility.
Friedelhof is a shore dive on the Tegernsee with a straightforward lakeside entry from Hirtenweg and a line-oriented route to wrecks. The site is known more for low-visibility navigation and freshwater life around the wrecks than for broad open-water scenery. A careful heading and tight buddy spacing matter because the top layer can be murky, while the water below often settles down. It is a better fit for calm, practiced scuba divers than for casual snorkel or freedive visits.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m+
Depth Note
Wrecks are reached on a 90° heading at 18 m; a power line can be followed north for about 10 minutes.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Murky top layer with better clarity below the shallow band; overall a low-visibility freshwater wreck dive.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Enter between the huts and be considerate of bathers and residents. Plan on poor visibility and disciplined line and buddy navigation.
Access Restrictions
Access is between huts; consider bathers and nearby residents.
Legal Notes
Private diving on Tegernsee is generally permit-free, but the lake is covered by the Landkreis Miesbach general diving order. Training use needs separate approval, and bathers, shipping access, and reed zones need to be respected.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a line-and-wreck navigation dive: from Hirtenweg, head to the wrecks and then work the power line north. Calm buoyancy matters because the shallow layer can be murky.
Freediving
Not a strong freedive target. The route is built around wreck navigation and the site often has a murky upper layer, so scuba is the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only useful near shore on an unusually clear day. The wreck route itself is too deep and too visually limited to be rewarding from the surface.
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
Friedelhof access, permit context, and visibility logs.
Local dive report on parking, entry convenience, and submerged boats.
County diving order for Tegernsee and Schliersee.
Official Tegernsee dive overview and county permit context.
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