AIDA event listing at Grosser Parkplatz / Steinrad with site-specific visibility data.
Easy Lake Zurich shore dive with parking and local freshwater fish.
Easy Lake Zurich shore dive with parking and local freshwater fish.
Grosser Parkplatz is a straightforward Lake Zurich shore dive at Herrliberg, with a rocky entry, a shallow route from shore or via the yellow buoys, and a lake slope that rewards controlled buoyancy. It is best known as a training and night-dive site with perch, occasional pike, practical parking, and a regular local-diver rhythm that makes it a dependable practice stop.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 25m
Depth Note
Descending near the yellow buoys is described to about 25 m.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, variable visibility, and an easy shore setup make it a practical practice site rather than a scenic reef.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Cold water, slippery stones, and low visibility make a controlled entry important.
Access Restrictions
Use the marked entry, keep an eye on swimmers in summer, and avoid drifting into the shipping lane.
Legal Notes
Use the marked access and stay clear of lake-navigation lanes.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore dive with a shallow entry and a buoy-line option before dropping into the deeper slope.
Freediving
The shallow shore and buoy route also make it useful for freediving practice on the easy side of the 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
AIDA event listing at Grosser Parkplatz / Steinrad with site-specific visibility data.
Local association page for the Herrliberg site.
Dive-center map with parking, toilet, and fill-station details.
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