Hreðavatn

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 the Bifröst University and the Grábrók craters as well as the mountain Baula.

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Body of water.name: Hreðavatn
Body of water.image: Hreðavatn 2024.jpg
Body of water.caption: Hreðavatn seen from the air with Bifröst and Grábrók craters in the background
Body of water.basin_countries: Iceland
Body of water.pushpin_map: Iceland
Body of water.pushpin_map_alt: Location of Hreðavatn in Iceland.

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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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