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Matterhorn

Lake Zurich shore dive with a rock pinnacle and small walls.

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Cold-water shore dive in Herrliberg with layered rock, limited parking, and access that needs a current local check.

About Matterhorn

Matterhorn is a Lake Zurich shore dive in Herrliberg with a layered rock-and-block profile, a namesake underwater pinnacle, and smaller walls that make the route feel more complex than the map suggests. It suits divers who like cold-water lake structure and are willing to verify local access before they travel, with limited parking near the entry.

Research Estimate At Matterhorn

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

AccessDifficult access
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm

Where Is Matterhorn?

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Matterhorn Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

10m - 28m

Depth Note

The route starts around 10m, the namesake rock sits around 25m, and the western side drops to about 28m.

Best Season

Year-round; calmer, low-traffic days are better.

Typical Conditions

Cold freshwater, rock-and-wall structure, limited infrastructure, and weekend parking pressure; dive only when the local access status is clear.

Safety & Access At Matterhorn

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Boat trafficLow visibilityRestricted access

Safety Notes

Check access status before departure, watch for boat traffic, and use a marker buoy if you are in the water in an open-traffic area.

Access Restrictions

The usual buoy-field entry is prohibited and the stair access is chained off, so do not plan on the standard Herrliberg entry unless local access changes.

Legal Notes

Herrliberg has an official ban on diving in the buoy field, and the regular entry is locked.

Local Intel For Matterhorn

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A shore scuba dive with a stair-and-pier entry when open, a central rock feature, and smaller walls that reward careful navigation.

Freediving

Not ideal as a freedive site; the main feature sits deeper and the access is not casual.

Snorkeling

Only a shore-edge curiosity for very calm water; the main interest is below the surface for scuba.

Matterhorn Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Matterhorn

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Wildlife at Matterhorn

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Recent Logged Visits At Matterhorn

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Matterhorn Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Matterhorn Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

de.scuba-spot.info · Community

Independent site page with stair entry, hazard, route, and rock-depth details.

www.cmas.ch · Official

Official restriction list naming the Herrliberg Matterhorn entry ban and locked stair.

www.diveadvisor.com · Directory

Independent directory entry describing the Lake Zurich rock and its depth context.

www.nies.ch · Community

Lake Zurich dive photography page noting fish, perch, pike, and visibility context.

www.swiss-divers.ch · Community

Site guide with access restriction, rock feature, parking, and infrastructure notes.

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