Hvalvatn

Hvalvatn
Coordinates 64°23′N 21°10′W / 64.383°N 21.167°W / 64.383; -21.167Coordinates: 64°23′N 21°10′W / 64.383°N 21.167°W / 64.383; -21.167
Basin countries Iceland
Surface area 4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Max. depth 180 m (590 ft)
Surface elevation 378 m (1,240 ft)

The lake Hvalvatn is situated some kilometers to the east of Hvalfjörður in the western portion of Iceland. It lies to the east of the volcano Hvalfell. The surface measures 4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi), and its greatest depth is 180 m (590 ft).

Not far from Hvalvatn is Glymur, the second highest waterfall in the country. Hiking trails lead both to the lake and to the waterfall.

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