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Pflegheim am See
Küsnacht shore-entry wall dive on Lake Zurich.
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Pflegheim am See is a Küsnacht Lake Zurich shore entry with a steep wall and a longer walk from parking to the entry.
About Pflegheim am See
Pflegheim am See is a Küsnacht shore-entry on Lake Zurich with a steep freshwater wall, a longer walk from the road, and wake-heavy boat traffic near the pier.
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Research Estimate At Pflegheim am See
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AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Pflegheim am See?
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Pflegheim am See Planning Details
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Reported Depth
13m - 40m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the main wall around 13-15m, with a deeper feature near 40m.
Best Season
Late autumn to spring
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, a steep wall, little natural current, and frequent wake near the entry.
Safety & Access At Pflegheim am See
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep clear of the pier, carry a visible flag, and avoid planning this as a summer convenience dive. Expect a longer exit and cold water.
Access Restrictions
Do not use the waterside area for parking. The entry is reached on foot from the road-side parking area, and the pier zone is not a casual staging area.
Legal Notes
Respect local pier and shoreline rules, and treat the waterside zone as a dive entry only.
Local Intel For Pflegheim am See
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore-entry lake wall that starts in the mid-depth range and drops toward deeper water. The longer approach and boat traffic mean it suits divers who are comfortable managing lake logistics.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The interesting structure starts deeper and the access is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The main wall sits too deep for casual surface use.
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Pflegheim am See Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
tcaarau.ch · Directory
Lists Pflegeheim (am See) as a Küsnacht wall with a 13-22m profile.
www.arealhoernli.ch · Local Guide
Areal Hörnli, also known as Pflegeheim am See.
www.kuesnacht.ch · Government
Official Küsnacht shoreline page for Hörnli am See.
www.swiss-divers.ch · Directory
Zürichsee wall, 200m approach, and boat-traffic warning.
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