Danger! These 5 German lakes pose deadly dangers when swimming!

Danger! These 5 German lakes pose deadly dangers when swimming!

There are numerous lakes in Germany that are ideal for swimming, but many of them pose serious risks. While the idyllic waters often make you long for a vacation, there are also serious risks lurking behind the supposed idyll. Experts warn of toxic waste, life-threatening caves and fatal diving accidents. [ReiseReporter] reports that some bodies of water pose particularly far-reaching risks.

The Silbersee in Bavaria is one of the most dangerous lakes in Germany. This artificially created body of water was created in 1937 as a hazardous waste dump and is highly toxic. The lack of sealing allowed toxins to leak into the water, resulting in around 50 deaths from hydrogen sulphide plumes. Swimming is strictly forbidden here. The risks are also enormous in the Kreidesee in Lower Saxony, which is known among divers for its visibility of up to 40 meters. There have been at least 15 deaths since the 1990s, often caused by water temperatures that are often as low as 8 degrees and underestimation of diving depth.

More dangerous waters

Another dangerous place is Lake Vogelsberger in Hesse. Created from basalt mining in the 1980s, it is a 61-hectare recreational area where swimming and boating are prohibited. The 14 meter high canyon bridge is particularly dangerous, as jumps can result in serious injuries.

In addition, the Blautopf in Baden-Württemberg is valued for its unusual bluish color, but the underground cave system poses serious risks. A diving ban that has been in place since the 1980s resulted from several fatal diving accidents. Diving accidents are also not uncommon in Lake Constance with the famous Teufelstisch rock pinnacle. There are diving bans here, which have been in force since 1977, and the dangers are particularly high due to the steep walls of this rock formation.

Global dangers

But there are dangerous waters not only in Germany. Worldwide, such as in the Boiling Lake in Dominica, extreme temperatures between 82 and 92 degrees Celsius pose a serious danger. Lake Karachay in Russia, which was contaminated with radioactive waste, also shows how dangerous bodies of water can be. Visitors should always be aware of the risks associated with swimming and diving in unfamiliar waters. [t-online.de] confirms that staying in these waters can be life-threatening.