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Hvalvatn

Coordinates: 64°23′N 21°10′W / 64.383°N 21.167°W / 64.383; -21.167
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Hvalvatn
Coordinates64°23′N 21°10′W / 64.383°N 21.167°W / 64.383; -21.167
Basin countriesIceland
Surface area4.1 km²
Max. depth180 m

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.

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