Losheim am See is a municipality in the district

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, in

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, Germany. It is situated on the southern ridge of the

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, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of

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, and 35 kilometers northwest of

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. 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: *

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, Italy *

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, France *

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* Bokungu,

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, United States

Municipal organization

The municipality is composed of 12 villages: Bachem,

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, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden,

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and Waldhölzbach.

Politics

Municipal council

Since the municipal election of 25 May 2014, the municipal council is composed as follows: * CDU - 14 seats (43.1%) * SPD - 12 seats (34.7%) * Linke - 1 seats (4.7%) n SPD Group * FL / BD - 4 seats (11.8%) * GAL - 2 seats (5.8%)

Mayor

* 1972–1990: Raimund Jakobs (CDU) * 1990–1995: Reinhard Reis (CDU) * 1995–2019: Lothar Christ (SPD) * 2019–incumbent: Helmut Harth (independent)

Sights

* Lake Losheim (31 ha) * Museum railway Merzig-Bueschfelder railway (to Merzig) and railway museum * Eight certified premium hiking trails certified by the Deutsche Wanderinstitut e. V. * Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul (Losheim am See) * State-recognized resorts: Losheim, Britten, Scheiden, Waldhölzbach and Mitlosheim

References

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