Lagarfljót

Infobox_lake
lake_name = Lagarfljót
image_lake = Ormurinn.jpg
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coords = coord|65|11|N|14|36|W|region:IS_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
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inflow = Lagarfljót
outflow = Lagarfljót
catchment =
basin_countries = Iceland
length = 25 km
width = 2.5 km
area = 53 km²
depth =
max-depth = 112 m
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cities = The lake Lagarfljót (also called "Lögurinn") is situated in the east of Iceland near Egilsstaðir. Its surface is measuring 53 km² and it is 25 km long, its greatest width is 2.5 km and its greatest depth 112 m. The river Lagarfljót flows through this lake.

The biggest forest in Iceland, "Hallormsstaðarskógur" is to be found near the lake as well as a nice waterfall, Hengifoss. Hengifoss, at 118m, is one of the highest waterfalls in the country. Below it, there is another waterfall called "Litlanesfoss".

Like in the Scottish lake Loch Ness, a worm-monster called Lagarfljotsormurinn by locals, is believed by some to be living in the depths of the lake Lagarfljót.

ee also

*Lakes of Iceland
*Rivers of Iceland
*Waterfalls of Iceland

External links

* [http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/plofin_river_lagarfljot.htm Informations and photo]
* [http://www.geocities.com/mistermanners/ice99/hengifoss.html Hallormsstaður und Hengifoss]
* [http://isafold.de/bruarjokull03/img_hengifoss.htm Photo Hengifoss]