Hvalvatn
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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.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
Hvalvatn is situated some kilometers to the east of Hvalfjörður
Hvalfjörður
Hvalfjörður is situated in the west of Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. The fjord is approximately 30 km long and 5 km wide....
in the western portion of Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
. It lies to the east of the volcano
Volcano
2. Bedrock3. Conduit 4. Base5. Sill6. Dike7. Layers of ash emitted by the volcano8. Flank| 9. Layers of lava emitted by the volcano10. Throat11. Parasitic cone12. Lava flow13. Vent14. Crater15...
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
Glymur
The waterfall Glymur, with a cascade of 196 m, is the highest waterfall of Iceland.It is situated at the rear end of the Hvalfjörður. Since the opening of the tunnel under this fjord, most people bypass the area...
is located. Hiking trails lead to the lake and the waterfall.