Site rules, buddy requirements and safety limits.
Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 4 is a calm quarry shore entry.
Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 4 is a calm quarry shore entry.
Kreidesee Hemmoor - Einstieg 4 is a freshwater quarry entry that works well for relaxed sightseeing dives. The back-lake position feels quieter than the main entries and leads into terraces, quarry slopes, and wrecked relics rather than open-water terrain. It is best treated as a cold-water buddy dive: visibility can be excellent, but it still shifts with weather and how busy the lake is.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
Entry 4A/4B starts shallow, then opens into a route band around 8-26 m with a steeper edge toward 35-40 m; the wider lake reaches 60 m overall.
Best Season
Year-round; dry suit preferred outside the warmer months.
Typical Conditions
Clear water with good visibility is commonly reported.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as a cold-water buddy dive with variable visibility, a depth change that can accelerate if you drift off-route, and strict site-rule compliance.
Access Restrictions
Dogs are allowed.
Legal Notes
Register before diving, carry valid certification and medical clearance, and follow the site's buddy and equipment rules; solo diving is not the standard setup.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for relaxed shore scuba. Entry 4 starts shallow and works into terraces, slopes and relics, so it suits sightseeing dives and easy training loops.
Freediving
Only the shallow entry zone makes sense for apnea practice; the site is primarily a scuba quarry and the deeper attractions are not freedive-friendly.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallow entry area and surface access. The main features sit deeper, so this is much better as a scuba destination.
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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Research Sources
Site rules, buddy requirements and safety limits.
Official fish-stock page for the lake.
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