Diving the Rohrdommelsee

45m Max

6-20m Vis

shore

Site Overview

Rohrdommelsee is a deep and reef dive site in Central German Quarries & Lakes, Germany, reached from the base town of Lausitz. The Rohrdommelsee is a former open-cast mine lake in the Lausitz, deep and clear with technical-diving potential. Its dark, cold depths and submerged terrain make it a serious training ground for experienced divers. The site reaches a maximum depth of 45 m with an average profile around 22 m and a shallow start near 3 m, which places it firmly in the advanced category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the flooded mine environment: visibility generally runs from 6 to 20 metres, the current is weak, and the water temperature ranges between 5 and 20 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on European Perch, Common Roach, Northern Pike, Common Rudd, Signal Crayfish, European Eel, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. The combination of wall, plateau topography and sand and rock substrate gives Rohrdommelsee its distinctive character within the Central German Quarries & Lakes region. Rohrdommelsee 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 Central German Quarries & Lakes 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 Lausitz, and divers should check in with a local centre in Lausitz before entering the water. The Rohrdommelsee is a former open-cast mine lake in the Lausitz, deep and clear with technical-diving potential. Its dark, cold depths and submerged terrain make it a serious training ground for experienced divers. Plan your profile around a maximum depth of 45 m and an average of 22 m, keeping a close eye on gas and, in the deeper or enclosed sections, on the low surge. Buoyancy control matters here: the sand and rock bottom and submerged structures are easily disturbed, and Deep former mine, Cold water, Variable visibility are real considerations throughout the dive. The deep and reef topography offers wall, plateau, and the marine life centres on European Perch, Common Roach, Northern Pike, Common Rudd, Signal Crayfish, European Eel alongside the other species listed for the site. Take a moment to review the site-specific hazards with your guide, because conditions at Rohrdommelsee 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."