Hafravatn lake near Reykjavík, Iceland
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TypeLake
Area1.02 km²
Max depth28 m
Average depth8 m
Elevation76 m
Outflow riverÚlfarsá / Korpa

Hafravatn is a small lake on the eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland. Located at 76 m above sea level, it has an area of 1.02 km² with a greatest depth of 28 m. The Seljadalsa River flows into it from the east and its discharge is Ulfarsfellsa. A small village lies on the northern bank of the lake and a paragliding take-off point on its eastern side. The smaller lake of Langavatn lies to its southwest.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafravatn

The place can form part of a wider journey through Southwest Iceland, making it easy to combine the visit with other destinations in the region.

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