Dive-site story
Positioned along the steep northern cliffs of Lake Walen, this site plunges almost vertically from the shoreline. Divers descend alongside rugged limestone formations into dark, cold alpine waters where ambient light quickly fades. Proper buoyancy control and redundant lighting are essential given the sheer drop-off and silty ledges.
Dramatic near-vertical limestone wall structure descending into deep water
Atmospheric deep freshwater diving typical of Swiss alpine lakes
Night and winter encounters with burbot resting along wall crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Colder months yield the highest visibility, while summer offers warmer surface layers but reduced visibility above the thermocline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurbotLota lota | Common | ||||||||||||
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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