Losheim am See
Losheim am See | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Losheim am See
within Merzig-Wadern district | |
Location of Losheim am See | |
Losheim am See Losheim am See | |
| Coordinates: 49°31′N 6°45′E / 49.517°N 6.750°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saarland |
| District | Merzig-Wadern |
| Subdivisions | 12 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019–29) | Helmut Harth (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 96.95 km2 (37.43 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 330 m (1,080 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31) | |
• Total | 16,126 |
| • Density | 166.3/km2 (430.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 66679 |
| Dialling codes | 06872 |
| Vehicle registration | MZG |
| Website | www.losheim-stausee.de |
Losheim am See (German pronunciation: [ˈloːshaɪm ʔam ˈzeː], lit. 'Losheim on the Lake') is a municipality in the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the southern ridge of the Hunsrück, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Merzig, and 35 kilometers northwest of Saarbrücken. In 1974 a reservoir was created in the north of Losheim that has become a popular spot for recreational activities such as hiking and swimming.