HITDORFER SEE
Duitsland, Nordrhein-Westfalen
The Hitdorfer See is a simple and easily accessible dive site near the German city of Leverkusen. Visibility is good. There is a diving trial with a cottage, a few wrecks and a slide. Pike, eels and perch are common species. The Hitdorfer See is suitable for all levels. There is a dive center with toilet and filling station on site. Reservation in advance. Paid diving.
Particulars
Enter the Hitdorfer See from the beach on the south side. The bottom slopes gradually from the shore into deeper water. Park your car, sign in at the dive center and walk to the water. Follow the underwater trail in search of the wrecks, the bench, the slide, the mirrors or the little house. There are diving platform at 5 and 9 meters, both marked with a buoy.
Warnings
The Hitdorfer See can be very crowded in summer time. Paid diving. Paid parking. Reserve in advance. The number of divers per day is limited to about 100. No diving in southwest and northeast sections. These are swimming and angling zones.
