Bocchiaplatz

Data: Eawag Alplakes, MeteoSwiss and DWD via Open-Meteo, FOEN. The forecast is an indicator, not a guarantee of visibility. Calculated on 02.11.2026 12:06

Location

The site

• Difficulty
  3 moderate
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  Difficulty

  1. 1 very easy · Gentle entry, shallow depth, no current. Suitable for training.
  2. 2 easy · Easy entry. Interesting parts at moderate depth.
  3. 3 moderate · Entry or depth needs experience. Navigation required.
  4. 4 demanding · Great depth, current or a difficult entry. Only with experience.
  5. 5 very demanding · Several difficulties together. Only for experienced divers with good planning.
• Wall
  3 steep slope
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  Wall

  1. 1 flat · Flat bottom, no slope.
  2. 2 slope · Gentle slope.
  3. 3 steep slope · Steep slope with a few wall sections.
  4. 4 wall · Wall over a longer stretch.
  5. 5 sheer wall · Vertical or overhanging wall down to great depth.
• Underwater life
  3 typical
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  Underwater life

  1. 1 hardly any · Hardly any fish or plants.
  2. 2 little · A few fish, little growth.
  3. 3 typical · Typical for the lake (e.g. perch, pike, crayfish, plants).
  4. 4 rich · Many fish, dense growth.
  5. 5 outstanding · Shoals, big fish or rare species on a regular basis.
• Wrecks and objects
  2 a few
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  Wrecks and objects

  1. 1 none · No wrecks, no objects.
  2. 2 a few · A few small objects.
  3. 3 several · Several objects or a small wreck.
  4. 4 worth seeing · A well-known wreck or many objects (e.g. statues).
  5. 5 outstanding · Large wreck or unusual objects. The main reason for the dive.
• Current
  1 none
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  Current

  1. 1 none · No current.
  2. 2 weak · Rare and barely noticeable.
  3. 3 moderate · Often noticeable. Start the dive against the current.
  4. 4 strong · Strong, depending on the water level. Planning and experience needed.
  5. 5 very strong · River or river mouth. Only with experience in current diving.
• Surroundings
  2 basic
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  Surroundings

  1. 1 bare · Road, industry or hardly any space to change.
  2. 2 basic · Functional, not a place to linger.
  3. 3 pleasant · Space to change and to linger.
  4. 4 beautiful · Meadow, bathing area or a fine view.
  5. 5 outstanding · Scenery that alone makes the trip worthwhile.

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