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Lake Lake · Lesja · 611 m

Lesjaskogsvatnet

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Lesja Municipality
  • Photo: Kathrine Storeide, Lesja Municipality
The lake of recreation
Lesjaskogsvatnet Lake is an eldorado for all kinds of activities, regardless of whether you like fishing, swimming, or canoeing. The lake is one of few lakes in Norway that has two river outlets: Rauma and Gudbrandsdalslågen.
 

The graveled roads surrounding the lake are perfect for both hiking and cycling. Here you get really close to wildlife, and the lake is a popular place for bird watching. 

Facts

  • In 2017, Lesjaskogsvatnet Lake was voted the best outdoor recreation area in Lesja.

  • Buy a fishing permit at inatur.no.

  • Be aware of sheep and cattle grazing south of the lake. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

  • Did you know that Lesjaskogsvatnet Lake was used as a location for a scene in one of the Harry Potter movies?

Where to stay

Lesjaskogsvatnet Camping offers camping and cabin facilities, as well as boat, canoe, and bike rental. They also sell fishing licenses.

There are several accommodation options available at Bjorli, ranging from hotel, apartment or cabin accommodation to camping grounds. Read more about accommodation at Bjorli at Nasjonalparkriket.no.

Directions

Lesjaskogsvatnet Lake lies alongside Road 136, between the center of Lesja and Bjorli.

The eastern entrance to the lake is 20 kilometers west of the center of Lesja by Lesjaverk station. 11 kilometers further west lies Lesjaskog, which is the western entrance to the lake.

Coordinates

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62.198827, 8.479385
DMS
62°11'55.8"N 8°28'45.8"E
UTM
32V 472909 6896438
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