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![On a very gently descending slope divers can check their equipment.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild01.jpg) On a very gently descending slope divers can check their equipment. |
![At the end of the slope is a gorge whose walls reach upward 7m.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild02.jpg) At the end of the slope is a gorge whose walls reach upward 7m. |
![After about 40 metres a small cave to one side leads into the Crater World](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild03.jpg) After about 40 metres a small cave to one side leads into the Crater World |
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![Nested caves between high walls remind of a volcano](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild04.jpg) Nested caves between high walls remind of a volcano's magma tunnels. |
![Tunnels are stacked up to three levels high. The diver is never further than 3 metres away from an emergency exit.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild04a.jpg) Tunnels are stacked up to three levels high. The diver is never further than 3 metres away from an emergency exit. |
![The area is exited through a short cavern higher up that crosses the entry.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild05.jpg) The area is exited through a short cavern higher up that crosses the entry. |
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![Follows a 6m long, vertical descent through a tunnel with a lateral rift.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild06.jpg) Follows a 6m long, vertical descent through a tunnel with a lateral rift. |
![A little later the valley narrows, gently ascending into short cavern.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild07.jpg) A little later the valley narrows, gently ascending into short cavern. |
![A lot of light enters these 20m long arcades through lateral openings.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild08.jpg) A lot of light enters these 20m long arcades through lateral openings. |
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![Above the water is a large air-filled area and about 1m high observation windows for park visitors.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild09.jpg) Above the water is a large air-filled area and about 1m high observation windows for park visitors. |
![Behind a crater-like valley begins the large, well illuminated system of corridors of the eastern cave.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild09a.jpg) Behind a crater-like valley begins the large, well illuminated system of corridors of the eastern cave. |
![Crevices in the rock allow for illumination. Emergency exits are never further than 5m away.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild10.jpg) Crevices in the rock allow for illumination. Emergency exits are never further than 5m away. |
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![About 20m further on is a 5m high dome that splits into several corridors.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild11.jpg) About 20m further on is a 5m high dome that splits into several corridors. |
![Some of the corridors are also stacked above one another and are connected through large gaps.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild12.jpg) Some of the corridors are also stacked above one another and are connected through large gaps. |
![The floor of the main corridor slowly slopes upward and reaches the exit in 3m depth.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild13.jpg) The floor of the main corridor slowly slopes upward and reaches the exit in 3m depth. |
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![Before the visitor lies Rock Valley, surrounded by vertical walls.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild14.jpg) Before the visitor lies Rock Valley, surrounded by vertical walls. |
![The valley is characterised by rock pillars and interesting crevices.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild15.jpg) The valley is characterised by rock pillars and interesting crevices. |
![At the end of the valley you meet an avenue with 3m high temple sentry cats.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild16.jpg) At the end of the valley you meet an avenue with 3m high temple sentry cats. |
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![Behind those lies](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild17.jpg) Behind those lies 'Atlantis', a partially buried temple. The façade is about 20m wide. |
![In front of the temple sits a huge Pharaoh on his throne surrounded by more sculptures.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild18.jpg) In front of the temple sits a huge Pharaoh on his throne surrounded by more sculptures. |
![The ceiling is decorated with](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild19.jpg) The ceiling is decorated with 'antique' symbols. |
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![The way goes on, passing through a rock gate, to a shallow lagoon with water lilies.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild20.jpg) The way goes on, passing through a rock gate, to a shallow lagoon with water lilies. |
![The water lily leaves form a ceiling along the way which ends in a cave.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild21.jpg) The water lily leaves form a ceiling along the way which ends in a cave. |
![The southern cave is about 40m long, 8 wide and up to 6m high and has side corridors.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild22.jpg) The southern cave is about 40m long, 8 wide and up to 6m high and has side corridors. |
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![The Cave of Lights is called so because of the light rays that penetrate through small openings in the ceiling.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild22a.jpg) The Cave of Lights is called so because of the light rays that penetrate through small openings in the ceiling. |
![This is the largest cave. The ceiling is held by various pillars](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild22b.jpg) This is the largest cave. The ceiling is held by various pillars |
![There is an emergency exit in the ceiling. Every 7-10m there are further exits to the sides.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild22.c.jpg) There is an emergency exit in the ceiling. Every 7-10m there are further exits to the sides. |
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![All surfaces are made of natural rock. This is the northern exit.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild23.jpg) All surfaces are made of natural rock. This is the northern exit. |
![The lateral pressure of the caverns is held by large pillars.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild24.jpg) The lateral pressure of the caverns is held by large pillars. |
![Most of them are hollow and have large, chimney-like cavities.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild25.jpg) Most of them are hollow and have large, chimney-like cavities. |
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![Through a gap in the rocks you reach the](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild25a.jpg) Through a gap in the rocks you reach the 'chasm cliffs' that offer ideal hiding places for fish. |
![Right next to that the many walls of the water lily world look like a bizarre maze.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild26.jpg) Right next to that the many walls of the water lily world look like a bizarre maze. |
![On past a sunken tree, the way leads to a bay with a balcony-like structure.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild27.jpg) On past a sunken tree, the way leads to a bay with a balcony-like structure. |
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![A few metres further you reach the massive cavern entrances to the western cave.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild27a.jpg) A few metres further you reach the massive cavern entrances to the western cave. |
![The system of tunnels consists of two corridors with several connections.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild28.jpg) The system of tunnels consists of two corridors with several connections. |
![Leaving the cave you arrive at a large cavern, the cathedral.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild29.jpg) Leaving the cave you arrive at a large cavern, the cathedral. |
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![This much larger cave has several cubic metres of air at the top.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild30.jpg) This much larger cave has several cubic metres of air at the top. |
![It is called the](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild31.jpg) It is called the 'hall of mirrors' because of the light reflexes at the bottom of the air bubble. |
![Through a large grotto-like opening you exit the western cave.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild32.jpg) Through a large grotto-like opening you exit the western cave. |
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![You get to a small gorge with two short tunnel sections. These are the abutments of the dome construction.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild33.jpg) You get to a small gorge with two short tunnel sections. These are the abutments of the dome construction. |
![The valley becomes ever narrower and ends at a gap in the rocks. Behind this lies the wreck of a canal boat.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild34.jpg) The valley becomes ever narrower and ends at a gap in the rocks. Behind this lies the wreck of a canal boat. |
![The ship - shown here as it is about to sink - contains 3 rooms that can ve visited by scuba divers.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild35.jpg) The ship - shown here as it is about to sink - contains 3 rooms that can ve visited by scuba divers. |
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![The gorge leads the way back to the starting point.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_2_tauchgang_bild36.jpg) The gorge leads the way back to the starting point. |
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