Tauchsee Horka (Steinbruch Horka)
Tauchsee Horka near Crostwitz in Upper Lusatia is a former quarry, one of the clearest diving lakes in the region with 10–15 m of visibility depending on season. After the water level rose it reaches about 36 m. Quarry relics lie at depth, pike and perch hunt in the plant zone in summer, and night divers find noble crayfish. A small base with guesthouse and camping sits by the water.
Facts
- Region: Germany – Lakes & Quarries (North, West & East)
- Area: Saxony
- Depth: 0–36 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: wall, night
- Coordinates: 51.263, 14.2464 (approximate)
- Highlights: granite-quarry relics, pike, perch, noble crayfish (night), fish and frog spawn in spring, visibility 10–15 m (base)
- Permit: Dive permit from Tauchsee Horka GmbH & Co. KG (Am Steinbruch 9, 01920 Crostwitz): dive fee €15 per day, paid on check-in. Check current terms.
- Issuer / contact: Tauchsee Horka GmbH & Co. KG
- Phone: +49 35796 940253
- Email: info@tauchsee-horka.de
- Website: https://www.tauchsee-horka.de/
- Tips: Book at least one day ahead by phone, e-mail or WhatsApp. Diving requires a dive card, a valid medical certificate and a buddy; display the permit in your car. Season April–October, Thursday–Monday 10:00–18:00 (closed Tue/Wed, some weekends blocked); winter break from mid-November.