MESSINGHAUSEN
Duitsland, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Messinghausen or See im Berg is an abandoned quarry in the hilly Sauerland region, near the German town of Messinghausen. This is a stunning setting! Diving in Messinghausen is fascinating due to the clear blue water, the steep mountain walls and the imposing rock formations. There are platforms and interesting dive objects at various depths, such as a tunnel, a boat and a bus. Most marine life is seen in the shallow sections. Perch, roach, trout and sturgeon are regular residents. Messinghausen guarantees a great dive that impresses every diver, especially with its perfect visibility and impressive underwater world. Paid diving. Registration mandatory. Take note of opening hours!
Particulars
Descend into the quarry of Messinghausen to reach the entry point. No lugging is required. You can drive your gear down to the entry point with a small Jeep. Gear-up benches are available at the entry point. The site has two entry points, one with stairs and a pontoon.
Warnings
Messinghausen is only open on weekends. Day ticket: 20.00 euros. Monthly pass: 29.00 euros. The site lies at more than 300 meters above sea level. This makes Messinghausen an ideal dive site to get your Altitude Diving specialty. Use dive tables for diving at altitude. Cold water (7 degrees)! Double first stage with two separate regulators mandatory. Recent medical examination mandatory.




