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Wikipedia / Losheim am See

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.

Municipal organization

The municipality is composed of 12 villages: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen 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%) [in 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

Twin towns – sister cities

Losheim am See is twinned with:

References