Losheim am See

Geschichte

Losheim am See 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.Losheim am See is twinned with the following municipalities: Capannori, Italy Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, FranceCopargo, BeninBokungu, Democratic Republic of the CongoMount Gilead, North Carolina, United StatesMunicipal organizationThe municipality is composed of 12 villages: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.