Losna is a lake situated in Innlandet county, Norway, spanning the municipalities of Ringebu and Øyer. The water body forms part of the Gudbrandsdalslågen river, where the river broadens sufficiently to be classified as a lake.
Geography and Physical Characteristics
- Coordinates: 61°22′41″ N 10°15′28″ E.
- Surface area: 9.84 km² (3.80 sq mi).
- Length: Approximately 11 km (6.8 mi).
- Maximum width: About 1.1 km (0.68 mi).
- Maximum depth: 55 m (180 ft).
- Surface elevation: 181 m (594 ft) above sea level.
Hydrology Losna lies on a slow‑moving, wide section of the Gudbrandsdalslågen river, which expands into this lake before continuing downstream. The lake’s watershed is entirely within Norway.
Infrastructure Both the European route E6 highway and the Dovrebanen railway line run along Losna’s shores, providing major transportation corridors through the region.
References
- Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) lake database.
- Local mapping authorities (Kartverket).