Dive-site listing with shore access, beginner framing, and on-site fills.
Kamenz quarry lake with training platform, gas fills, and sturgeon.
Kamenz quarry lake with training platform, gas fills, and sturgeon.
Tauchbasis Sparmann is a shore-based quarry lake in Kamenz with a full-service dive base, training platform, and deep freshwater walls. The site is built for repeat diving rather than a single quick lap: divers use the on-site support, work the quarry structure at their own pace, and often come for the resident sturgeon, sheltered water, and the ability to dive through the year.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 70m
Depth Note
A 4x4 m training platform sits in the upper water, and the lake is described as about 70 m deep.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered freshwater quarry water with a clear training zone up top and murkier deep layers below.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan gas and lighting for the deeper quarry water, and stay oriented when leaving the platform area.
Access Restrictions
Dive by prior registration; it is a dedicated base rather than a public swimming lake, and card payment is not available.
Legal Notes
Follow the base's booking and opening-date rules, plus the site policies for visiting divers.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Training platform and line-system diving make it useful for repeat training and deeper quarry exploration.
Freediving
The shallow training zone can work for controlled freediving, but the site is primarily a scuba quarry with deeper exploration.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the useful structure sits in the quarry and is best handled with scuba or training lines.
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
Dive-site listing with shore access, beginner framing, and on-site fills.
Quarry article with season, water behavior, accommodation, and fill service details.
Official base page with registration, fees, open dates, and accommodation.
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