Diving Grube Roter Bär

22m Max

10-28m Vis

shore

Site Overview

Grube Roter Bär is a cave dive site in Flooded Mines & Caverns, Germany, reached from the base town of Harz. Grube Roter Bär is a historic flooded silver mine in the Harz with spectacular stalactites and guided overhead dives. Its mineral formations and tunnels make it one of the most beautiful mine dives in Germany. The site reaches a maximum depth of 22 m with an average profile around 13 m and a shallow start near 2 m, which places it firmly in the advanced category and means divers should hold at least an Mine/Cave certification. Conditions are typical of the flooded mine environment: visibility generally runs from 10 to 28 metres, the current is weak, and the water temperature ranges between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Signal Crayfish, Common Roach, Common Minnow, Common Rudd, European Eel, Tench, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. The combination of tunnel, gallery topography and rock substrate gives Grube Roter Bär its distinctive character within the Flooded Mines & Caverns region. Grube Roter Bär is a strong representative of why German diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define the country's underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Flooded Mines & Caverns region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck, reef or freshwater enthusiasts alike. As with every German dive, a drysuit and a careful respect for cold-water limits turn a good day into a great one.

Dive Briefing

"Entry is made by a shore entry near Harz, and divers should check in with a local centre in Harz before entering the water. Grube Roter Bär is a historic flooded silver mine in the Harz with spectacular stalactites and guided overhead dives. Its mineral formations and tunnels make it one of the most beautiful mine dives in Germany. Plan your profile around a maximum depth of 22 m and an average of 13 m, keeping a close eye on gas and, in the deeper or enclosed sections, on the low surge. Buoyancy control matters here: the rock bottom and submerged structures are easily disturbed, and Flooded silver mine, Cold water, Overhead environment are real considerations throughout the dive. The cave topography offers tunnel, gallery, and the marine life centres on Signal Crayfish, Common Roach, Common Minnow, Common Rudd, European Eel, Tench alongside the other species listed for the site. Take a moment to review the site-specific hazards with your guide, because conditions at Grube Roter Bär can shift with wind and tide and change the feel of the dive. A safe ascent with a surface marker buoy and a clear exit plan completes the dive, with emergency cover routed through Druckkammerzentrum, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover."