Hreðavatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈr̥ɛːðaˌvahtn̥] ) 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.

Hreðavatn
Hreðavatn seen from the air with Bifröst and Grábrók craters in the background
Location of Hreðavatn in Iceland.
Location of Hreðavatn in Iceland.
Hreðavatn
Coordinates64°45′N 21°36′W / 64.750°N 21.600°W / 64.750; -21.600
Basin countriesIceland
Max. length5 km (3.1 mi)
Surface area1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Max. depth20 m (66 ft)
Surface elevation56 m (184 ft)

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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