Erlichsee is one of several quarry ponds created by gravel extraction on the B 36 near Oberhausen. The lake has a beautiful five-metre area, a wide variety of plants, fish, and a lot to discover.

The Brechtsee is located near Huttenheim in the district of Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg and is a popular diving site. The maximum depth of the lake is about 26m. Diving in the Brechtsee near Huttenheim is regulated by a legal ordinance of the city of Philippsburg.

The access to the Vogelstangsee near Mannheim is best reached via the gym parking lot. You can change your clothes directly on the parking lot or on the lawn. There are currently two “paved“ entry points. There are no toilets there.

Althäuser Lake (max. depth 17 meters) is located right next a local dive center that has created several entry and exit points. You can enter / exit via the aluminum stairs or from the jetty by rolling backwards, using a giant stride entry forward, or the boat ladder.

The Waidsee is located about 15 km northeast of Mannheim in Weinheim. The quarry pond, which was created at the end of the 60s by the mining of gravel (the A5 runs directly past it). Year-round access only via dive center.

Diving is allowed in a small area and there is a sign at the entrance. Here, as in other lakes, the legal regulations must be observed and complied with.

The Streitköpflesee is worth a dive, especially because of the variety of different aquatic plants. Freshwater fish like pike, carp, and tench can be seen again and again. This quarry pond has a maximum depth of about 14 m. Please keep to the existing rules.

The municipal council of Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen has regulated the shore zones. In addition to the existing users, there will also be a specially designated access for recreational divers at the lake.

In recent years, the quarry pond near Büchenau has increasingly developed into a popular attraction for people from near and far seeking relaxation. Divers should use the parking lot at the hall and adhere to the valid legal regulations. There is a sign at the car park showing the different zones.

The quarry pond Untergrombach (Metzgerallmend) is located in the district of Kalsruhe. At its deepest point the lake drops down to 24 meters. Out of special consideration for the animal and plant world, this quarry is divided into different zones. Please use the diving board.