Walchensee dive-center page for Desselwand.
Urfeld - Desselwand is a pedal-boat wall dive on Walchensee.
Urfeld - Desselwand is a pedal-boat wall dive on Walchensee.
Urfeld - Desselwand is a Walchensee boat dive reached by pedal boat from Urfeld to a buoy line at the edge of Urfeld Bay. The line drops to a steep alpine-lake wall that falls into deep water, so the site suits very experienced divers who want a simple surface approach, cold freshwater conditions, and fish along the wall rather than a shallow training site.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 140m
Depth Note
The buoy-line descent reaches the wall, which continues into deep water.
Best Season
February 1 through October 14
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, steep-wall profile, and line-based access; buoyancy and gas planning matter.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use a buoy line, keep buoyancy tight on the wall, and plan conservatively for cold-water exposure and depth.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a controlled wall dive for very experienced divers, with a quick drop from the buoy line into deep water.
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
Walchensee dive-center page for Desselwand.
Official lake-page context on clear water, cold conditions, and no motor boats.
Archive note on Urfeld access and wall depth range.
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