Walchensee, Steinbruch
Welcome to DiveChamp.com, your ultimate guide to the magnificent dive site located on the southern shore of Lake Walchensee in Germany. This underwater paradise can be accessed by taking the toll road to Jachenau and then descending a small staircase from the nearby parking lot.
Diving into the crystal-clear waters of Lake Walchensee, you will be greeted by awe-inspiring rugged rock faces and impressive underwater rock formations, ranging in depth from 20 to 40 meters. These rocky crevices are home to a variety of fascinating marine life, including the elusive and majestic eel rods.
The Walchensee is renowned for its abundance of species, making it a haven for diving enthusiasts. Along the steep face, divers are encouraged to explore the crevices in search of eel rods. Additionally, you may encounter zander, trout, perch, burbot, and bream during your underwater exploration.
With a maximum depth of 27 meters and visibility reaching up to 9 meters, this dive site offers a captivating and immersive experience for advanced and expert divers. So gear up, dive in, and uncover the wonders that await you in the depths of Lake Walchensee.
For your convenience, the dive site is located close to Mathias, Jachenau, in the Landkreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district of Bavaria, Germany. Start planning your unforgettable dive adventure at this remarkable destination today.
Diving into the crystal-clear waters of Lake Walchensee, you will be greeted by awe-inspiring rugged rock faces and impressive underwater rock formations, ranging in depth from 20 to 40 meters. These rocky crevices are home to a variety of fascinating marine life, including the elusive and majestic eel rods.
The Walchensee is renowned for its abundance of species, making it a haven for diving enthusiasts. Along the steep face, divers are encouraged to explore the crevices in search of eel rods. Additionally, you may encounter zander, trout, perch, burbot, and bream during your underwater exploration.
With a maximum depth of 27 meters and visibility reaching up to 9 meters, this dive site offers a captivating and immersive experience for advanced and expert divers. So gear up, dive in, and uncover the wonders that await you in the depths of Lake Walchensee.
For your convenience, the dive site is located close to Mathias, Jachenau, in the Landkreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district of Bavaria, Germany. Start planning your unforgettable dive adventure at this remarkable destination today.
Diving Conditions Score for Walchensee, Steinbruch
7.7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Walchensee, Steinbruch
Depth
27m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Walchensee, Steinbruch
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
1.8 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
34.48km
Cloud Cover
82%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
26.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Walchensee, Steinbruch
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Dive Score Chart for Walchensee, Steinbruch
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.613333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.853333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Walchensee, Steinbruch: 06:00
Sunset at Walchensee, Steinbruch: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Walchensee, Steinbruch are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.4 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Walchensee, SteinbruchAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Walchensee, Steinbruch
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Walchensee, Steinbruch
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Walchensee, Steinbruch
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Walchensee, Steinbruch
Water Temp
18.0°C / 64.4°F
July
Visibility
18.2m / 59.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Walchensee, Steinbruch
Walchensee, Steinbruch shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.0°C) and January the coldest (-5.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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