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Zürichsee — Ermitage

Küsnacht, Zürich, Switzerland

UNVERIFIED — Zürichsee — Ermitage is an exact named Swiss freshwater dive site supported by current registry and independent operator/club evidence. The rounded coordinate is a display-only locality marker, not an entry, exit, launch, mooring, wreck position, wall feature, cave entrance or navigation waypoint. Re-check access, closures, navigation rules, weather, lake level, depth and local-operator advice; this is desk research, not field verification.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessShore access through the park/strand area; use the approved side away from active piers and display the alpha flag.
ExperienceBeginner shallows; intermediate for the deeper wall
Maximum depthShallow attractions to about 16 m; wall near 30 m
Best seasonYear-round when open; avoid peak bathing and boat periods.
VisibilityVariable alpine-lake visibility; runoff, plankton, silt, depth and seasonal turnover can change conditions rapidly.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates47.32200, 8.57700
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Shallow objects, fish, former diving tower and a modest wall.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Shore access through the park/strand area; use the approved side away from active piers and display the alpha flag. Confirm the exact permitted entry/exit and emergency plan locally; the rounded marker is not for navigation.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Boat traffic, piers, cold, silt and depth on the wall route.

At the site

Facilities and support

Park, seasonal toilets and nearby services; verify fills and oxygen.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.