Øvre Sjodalsvatnet
Øvre Sjodalsvatnet is a lake that is part of the river Sjoa in the municipality of Vågå in Innlandet county, Norway.
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| Location | Vågå (Innlandet) |
| Coordinates | 61°31′42″N 8°53′17″E |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Surface area | 4.83 km2 (1.86 sq mi) |
| Shore length1 | 19.99 km (12.42 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 953 m (3,127 ft) |
| References | NVE |
| 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
External links
See also
- List of lakes in Norway
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