Altes Emser Bad

Freshwater river dive with large catfish and plant forests.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in a disused arm of the Rhine River. It offers an intriguing underwater experience with a variety of features, including beautiful plant forests and gravel hills. The area boasts good visibility, making it ideal for exploring the diverse aquatic life present. Night dives are particularly rewarding here. You might encounter fish, mussels, and even freshwater turtles. Notably, up to 2-meter long catfish have been sighted in this location, providing exciting encounters for experienced divers. The site is relatively simple, offering a pleasant but engaging dive.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

freshwaterbeginner friendlynight divewide anglemacro photographyturtle

Marine Life

CatfishFreshwater turtleMusselsPerchRoach

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth (10m) and simple navigation make it ideal for new divers and training.

Hazards:
cold watersilt out
Current Strength:

Mild

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