Club report for crowding and visibility context.
Switzerland · Lake Thun and Interlaken
Shore wall-and-canyon dive on Lake Thun
Shore wall-and-canyon dive on Lake Thun
Ameisenecke is a Lake Thun shore wall dive with two canyons, a steep face, and a seaweed-covered shallow plain above the drop. It is an easy shore entry with ramps, but the site quickly turns into a deep freshwater wall dive that rewards good trim, careful buoyancy, and a calm plan for the horseshoe route. Bring a torch if you want to inspect the wall closely and expect to share the ramps with other teams on busier days.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use the ramps, keep a close eye on buoyancy near the wall, and respect the sudden depth change once you leave the shallow plain.
Access Restrictions
Shore access is easy, but the site drops very quickly after entry and parking can be tight on busy mornings.
Legal Notes
Follow local parking and shoreline access rules, and be ready to share the site with other divers when it is busy.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Follow the canyons and wall, keeping trim tight on the drop-offs; the horseshoe route is a classic way to work the site.
Freediving
The shallow plain can work for short breath-hold practice, but the site is mainly a scuba wall dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only realistic in the shallow seaweed plain above the wall; the deeper canyons are a scuba-only zone.
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Club report for crowding and visibility context.
Association note on safer, easier entry and exit points.

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