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.
Losheim am See is twinned with the following municipalities:
The municipality is composed of 12 villages: Bachem, Bergen, Britten, Hausbach, Losheim, Mitlosheim, Niederlosheim, Rimlingen, Rissenthal, Scheiden, Wahlen and Waldhölzbach.Politics
Since the municipal election of 25 May 2014, the municipal council is composed as follows:
- CDU - 14 seats
- SPD - 12 seats
- Linke - 1 seats
- FL / BD - 4 seats
- GAL - 2 seats
Mayor
- 1972-1990: Raimund Jakobs
- 1990-1995: Reinhard Reis
- since 1995: Lothar Christ, 2010 confirmed for another eight years in office
Sights
- Lake Losheim
- Museum railway Merzig-Busschfelder railway and railway museum
- Eight certified premium hiking trails certified by the Deutsche Wanderinstitut e. V.
- Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul
- State-recognized resorts: Losheim, Britten, Scheiden, Waldhölzbach and Mitlosheim
