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Hreðavatn

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Basin countries
  
Iceland

Surface area
  
1.14 km (0.44 sq mi)

Surface elevation
  
56 m

Length
  
5 km

Max. length
  
5 km (3.1 mi)

Max. depth
  
20 m (66 ft)

Area
  
114 ha

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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.

Map of Hre%C3%B0avatn, Iceland

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.

References

Hreðavatn Wikipedia