Entry 3 now has a broad stair and side equipment staging.
Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 3 is a steep quarry-lake entry.
Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 3 is a steep quarry-lake entry.
The lake is run through a dedicated dive base with strict lake rules, entry control and support infrastructure.
Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 3 is a steep shore entry on the chalk lake, with a broad stair down to the water and a direct route toward the famous Rüttler. The lake is cold freshwater rather than a reef site, so the appeal is the quarry structure, steep walls and clear-water object dives rather than coral. It is best for experienced divers who are comfortable in cold water and can keep a disciplined plan through the drop-off.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 60m
Depth Note
Entry 3 drops quickly toward the Rüttler route and the lake’s 60 m basin; it is an experienced-diver entry rather than a beginner shoreline.
Best Season
April to November is the easier exposure window, with drysuit diving used year-round.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater quarry conditions, steep walls and average 10-20 m visibility, with better days reaching about 25 m.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use cold-water kit, two separate first stages and a conservative gas plan; Entry 3 is not the place to learn the lake.
Access Restrictions
Entry 3 is for experienced divers; beginners and training dives are not intended for the direct Rüttler route.
Legal Notes
Solo diving is not allowed, and a current diving medical examination is required.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
From Entry 3 you can head directly toward the Rüttler and other quarry features, but the route is meant for experienced divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the cold water, depth and lake rules make scuba the right fit.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; Entry 3 drops straight into cold freshwater and is managed as a scuba entry.
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
Entry 3 now has a broad stair and side equipment staging.
Hemmoor visibility can reach 25 m in good weather; entries 2, 3 and 5 are for experienced divers.
No solo diving, current medical exam, cold-water-rated equipment and two separate first stages are required.
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