Former granite quarry with reported depth and visibility, plus access through the dive center.
Prelle Quarry is a cold-water freshwater quarry dive in Saxony.
Prelle Quarry is a cold-water freshwater quarry dive in Saxony.
Access and sign-out are usually handled through the local dive center.
Prelle Quarry is a former granite quarry in Saxony that offers sheltered freshwater diving in a compact basin with steep quarry walls and a training-friendly layout. It is a cold-water site for divers who want straightforward logistics, controlled entries and a useful mix of shallow work and deeper freshwater practice.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 46.5m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 46.5 m; the site is a compact basin with steep quarry walls.
Best Season
Year-round, with cold-water gear and quarry-style conditions in mind.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater quarry diving with variable visibility and a steep basin profile.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Access is regulated via allocated keys, with registration and sign-out typically required.
Access Restrictions
Access is regulated, the base is not regularly staffed, and key handoff is part of the normal process.
Legal Notes
Check the key process and registration before arrival; this is a managed quarry site rather than open public water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for quarry training, buoyancy work and deeper freshwater practice.
Freediving
Not a freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling target; the quarry is primarily a scuba training and depth practice site.
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
Former granite quarry with reported depth and visibility, plus access through the dive center.
The dive center says the Prelle is not regularly staffed and key handoff for access is handled through the center; it also lists current water and visibility conditions.
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