Hvalvatn

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area = 4.1 km²
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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, and its greatest depth is 180 m.

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

ee also

* Lakes of Iceland
* Waterfalls of Iceland

External links

* [http://www.nat.is/nateng/hvalvatn.htm Iceland Travel Guide] Photos:
* [http://hraun.vedur.is/~slauga/myndir/2003/jul/20/picture-004.html Lake Hvalvatn, seen from Botnssúlur]
* [http://hraun.vedur.is/~slauga/myndir/2003/jul/20/picture-011.html Lake Hvalvatn and mountain Hvalfell]