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Rheinau - Ellikon

Rhine River, Germany
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

A scenic freshwater drift dive in the Rhine River.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique drift dive experience in the High Rhine, on the border of Germany and Switzerland. Divers explore the riverbed's natural rock formations and submerged vegetation, carried by a variable current. The primary attraction is the dynamic freshwater landscape and the unique sensation of a river drift.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

drift diveriver divefreshwaterlandscape

Marine Life

pikeperchzandereelcatfishcrayfishroach

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Potential for strong currents and significant river boat traffic.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficcold watervariable visibilityentanglement
Current Strength:

Variable

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