Øvre Sjodalsvatnet

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Øvre Sjodalsvatnet
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Location	Vågå (Innlandet)
Coordinates	61°31′42″N 8°53′17″E / 61.52833°N 8.88806°E / 61.52833; 8.88806Coordinates: 61°31′42″N 8°53′17″E / 61.52833°N 8.88806°E / 61.52833; 8.88806
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.

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

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, 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[]

• Bessheim Fjellstue and Cabins
• Maurvangen Camp Ground

See also[]

• List of lakes in Norway

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