Øvre Sjodalsvatnet

Øvre Sjodalsvatnet is a lake that is part of the river Sjoa in the municipality of Vågå in Innlandet county, Norway.

Øvre Sjodalsvatnet
Øvre Sjodalsvatnet
Øvre Sjodalsvatnet
LocationVågå (Innlandet)
Coordinates61°31′42″N 8°53′17″E
Basin countriesNorway
Surface area4.83 km2 (1.86 sq mi)
Shore length119.99 km (12.42 mi)
Surface elevation953 m (3,127 ft)
ReferencesNVE
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Near the top of the lake is Maurvangen campground and Bessheim mountain lodge.

Sjoa is a river that flows from the lake Gjende by Gjendesheim through Øvre Sjodalsvatnet, Nedre Sjodalsvatnet and the town of Sjoa in Gudbrandsdalen, where the river flows into Gudbrandsdalslågen.

Sjoa is a popular river for rafting and kayak trips. The river is also known for the tourist attraction Ridderspranget

Øvre Sjodalsvaten at night, Jotunheimen in the background

See also

  • List of lakes in Norway
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