Hreðavatn

Hreðavatn

Bifröst seen from the Grábrók craters, the lake is to the right side in the background
Coordinates 64°45′N 21°36′W / 64.750°N 21.600°W / 64.750; -21.600Coordinates: 64°45′N 21°36′W / 64.750°N 21.600°W / 64.750; -21.600
Basin countries Iceland
Max. length 5 km
Surface area 1.14 km²
Max. depth 20 m
Surface elevation 56 m

Hreðavatn is a lake in the west of Iceland. It is situated near Route 1 (the Ring Road) between Borgarnes and the pass of Holtavörtuheiði. Nearby is the university faculty of Bifröst and the Grábrók craters as well as the mountain Baula.

The surface of the lake is 1.14 km², it lies 56 m above sea level, its length is about 5 km and its greatest depth 20 m. It is embedded in a scenic landscape of heath and small forest plantations.

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