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Erlaufsee

Mariazell, Austria
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Clear, cold alpine lake with excellent visibility and sunken trees.

Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
38m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a classic Austrian alpine lake, renowned for its exceptional water clarity, especially outside the summer months. Divers can explore dramatic underwater landscapes with steep drop-offs, large sunken trees, and other submerged objects. The combination of clear, cold water and unique topography makes it a favorite for local divers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

PikePerchTroutCharCrayfishEel

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow entry points for beginners, but cold water and depth require dry suit experience for advanced exploration.

Hazards:
Cold waterdepthaltitudeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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