Echinger Weiher

Dealer website:   ABC Divers, Eching

  Echinger Weiher, near Munich

Which is the best diving spot near you?

• The Echinger Weiher north of Munich. The pond was created during the construction of the A92 motorway in 1965. The Echinger Weiher is a quarry pond that is fed by its several groundwater sources.

What is there? What is special to experience there?

• A special experience is the underwater world, which is characterized by various water plants in the shore area. They grow over a meter tall there and provide protection and cover for various species of fish. The colors of the plants range from bright green to strong red. On sunny days and depending on the position of the sun and visibility, you can clearly see the trees and bushes under the water.
  Its uneven bottom is mostly overgrown with seaweed and alternates with vacancies. You will also find one or the other ditches that you can follow and get a different impression.
  In some of these depressions, a layer of a sulfur compound forms when plant residues rot. One gets the impression that it could be milk. A special highlight is our alien figure "Oskar" which is located in one of these depressions and is always worth a visit.
  In addition, you will find various types of fish in the Echinger Weiher, such as pike, carp, perch, eel, rudd, roach, mildew, etc. Our trusting pike are something special and they are also happy to accompany you.

When is the best time to dive there?

• The best time to dive into Im Echinger is in the morning or in the evening or, if you have time, during the week.

What equipment do you recommend for the dive? 

• The water temperatures of the pond are a cool 12-14 degrees in summer and 7-9 degrees in winter. At these temperatures, we recommend at least a 7mm semi-dry suit and ice vest.

How to get to the dive spot?

• In the immediate vicinity "5min" is our diving school ABC-Divers where you can find everything you need for hire or you can simply have your tanks filled. There are several entry points that lead from the shore into the water. Since it is a nature reserve, it is only allowed to drive to the pond for unloading and loading, after which you park a little further away from the pond.

Would you recommend a guide?

• Anyone who has never been to the Echinger Weiher should definitely hire a guide who can show you the most beautiful spots.

What courses can I do with you? How can the diver best contact you?

• The pond has 4 training platforms that enable the diving schools to conduct diving courses from beginners to pros. Contact by phone on +49 89 37000969 or of course via the  ABC Divers website .