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Pflegheim am See
Küsnacht shore-entry wall dive on Lake Zurich.
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
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
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.
Wildlife at Pflegheim am See
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Recent Logged Visits At Pflegheim am See
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pflegheim am See
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