Quarry lake with training platforms and deeper sections for qualified divers.
Quarry lake with training platforms and deeper sections for qualified divers.
Goldgrube, Wetro is a former quarry lake in Saxony with ladder access, a campsite on site, and two connected pits that create a structured training environment. The appeal is less about scenery than about clear layout: platform levels, deeper water for qualified divers, and an inland quarry feel that supports progression dives and controlled practice.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 53m
Depth Note
Two platforms are mentioned at approximately 4 m and 8 m. The two pits are separated by a dam at about 18 m depth. Maximum depth is stated as 53 m.
Typical Conditions
Two connected quarry pits with ladder and platform access, plus a dam separating shallow and deep zones.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth is 53 m; plan gas and limits accordingly and stay within training and comfort levels.
Access Restrictions
Best for divers comfortable with ladder entry, deep-water planning, and structured training progression.
Legal Notes
Stay within training and comfort levels, especially in the deeper sections.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Platform depths around 4 m and 8 m support training-style dives, with deeper sections down to 53 m for qualified divers.
Freediving
Possible in the shallow platform area for trained freedivers, but the site is framed mainly as a structured scuba and training quarry.
Snorkeling
The shallow platforms and ladder setup may support surface viewing, but the site’s main use is structured training and deeper quarry diving.
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.
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