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Club visit to Balmholz.
Balmholz
Balmholz is a boat-only Lake Thun wall dive with limited visibility.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Reef
Boat-access freshwater wall dive on Lake Thun with boulders, branches, and a conservative navigation profile.
About Balmholz
Balmholz is a boat-only Lake Thun wall dive in the Bernese Oberland, best known for a steep face lined with big boulders and submerged branches. The site suits controlled freshwater boat drops more than casual shore diving, and divers should plan for tight buddy spacing, careful navigation, and a low-visibility profile rather than open-water sightseeing.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Entanglement riskLow visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Use disciplined buoyancy, keep buddy contact close, and avoid over-committing in poor visibility.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Where Is Balmholz?
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Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect a controlled boat drop onto a steep face. Keep the wall in view and watch for branches and boulders on the descent.
Wildlife at Balmholz
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Research Estimate At Balmholz
Access · 2/5Challenging entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 2/5Some life
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Facilities · 2/5Limited facilities
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Current · 1/5No current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 8m
