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Waldfennen

Waldfennen

Friesland, Netherlands

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Waldfennen

Friesland, Netherlands

Waldfennen
Depth
Depth Icon

20m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

3m - 8m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Waldfennen

Waldfennen is known to be one of the easiest and most popular dive training sites in Friesland. Its situated in Joure, surrounded by a beautiful backdrop setting of lush forest vegetation. Its a easy dive, sloping to a maximum depth of 20 meters. Bottom consists of mud, thus reducing visibility. Overall, its a great dive with lots of marine life to see and explore.

Waldfennen Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Inland

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O2

12% at 18m / 36%

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Marine Life

  • Carps
  • Cat Fish
  • Freshwater Cray Fish
  • Minnows
  • Perch
  • Various
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Thermocline Buoyancy Shift — Sharp thermoclines can cause sudden buoyancy changes.

  • Instant Visibility Collapse — Sediment disturbance can eliminate visibility immediately.

  • Late Detection of Structures — Submerged structures may only appear at very close range.

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