Diving the Wreck of the Jura

Site Overview

Wreck of the Jura is a wreck and deep dive site in Alpine & Pre-Alpine Lakes (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg), Germany, reached from the base town of Überlingen. The Jura is a paddle-steamer wreck resting at 30-45 m in Lake Constance, its wheelhouse and paddle frames intact in the clear, cold water. It is a technical-depth highlight of the Bodensee, surrounded by whitefish and perch. The site reaches a maximum depth of 45 m with an average profile around 35 m and a shallow start near 30 m, which places it firmly in the advanced category and means divers should hold at least an Tech/Deep certification. Conditions are typical of the alpine lake environment: visibility generally runs from 8 to 30 metres, the current is weak, and the water temperature ranges between 4 and 18 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on European Perch, Common Whitefish, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Common Roach, Arctic Char, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. The combination of wreck topography and sand and wood substrate gives Wreck of the Jura its distinctive character within the Alpine & Pre-Alpine Lakes (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) region. Wreck of the Jura 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 Alpine & Pre-Alpine Lakes (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) 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.