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- Is there an optimal swimming depth?
- Rule of thumb: Do not build too deep
- Deeper can still be more pleasant
- Overall floor plan and swimming depth
- Tips
How deep a swimming pond should be depends on the desired use
Is there an optimal swimming depth?
Planned purpose, the age of the bathers as well as the legal requirements have a significant influence on the ideal depth of a swimming pond. Ultimately, however, the depth of the basin is at the discretion of the pond owners, as this is also a cost issue.
When it comes to the depth of the swimming pond, personal taste always plays a superficial role, and of course it also makes a considerable difference in terms of costs, whether the construction pit for the natural pool is 1.20 or over 2.00 meters deep. In addition, there may be special regulations on the part of the State Building Authority that are ultimately significant, and even the level of the groundwater level may be a reason to keep the depth of the swimming pond below 1.50 meters.
Rule of thumb: Do not build too deep
At least this is the statement in the relevant forums and the long-standing natural pool owners justify the ideal depth of 1.30 to 1.60 meters with the fact that the maintenance effort for the swimming pond at these dimensions would still be within reasonable limits. With an average pond depth of around 1.50 meters, even large swimmers can swim without any problems and without contact with the pelvic floor, whereas for the youngest, the creation of a separate non-swimmer zone would be worth considering.
Deeper can still be more pleasant
Even the largest bather will not be able to stand at a depth of two meters. However, swimming will be more refreshing, especially in pools with a small pool surface in the summer months, as the amount of water can heat up less quickly than in a shallow pond. However, if you want to immerse yourself with a dive into the cool water, you should build at least 2.50 meters deep. Also not uncommon are eight-meter deep pools where divers can pursue their hobby.
Overall floor plan and swimming depth
The depth of the swimming pond also has a great influence on a natural look, as the swimming area should be as infinitely as possible in the edge and riparian zones with their planting. These are ideally not less than a meter deep and at least three meters wide to increase the amount of water and reduce their warming. In summary, this means:
Tips
When considering the depth of the swimming pond, also consider the space required for the edge of the pond. Too steep a transition to the deeper zones creates more space in the pool, but increases the construction cost of the natural pool considerably.