Elliðavatn

Elliðavatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈɛtlɪːðaˌvahtn̥] ^ⓘ, "Elliði's lake") is a lake in Iceland. It is situated in the area of Reykjavík.^[2]

Elliðavatn
Elliðavatn
Coordinates	64°05′09″N 21°47′07″W[1]
Primary inflows	Bugðá, Suðurá
Primary outflows	Elliðaá
Basin countries	Iceland
Surface area	2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi)[2]
Average depth	1.0 m (3 ft 3 in) (mean)[2]
Max. depth	2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)[2]
Islands	Þingnes

Not far from it, there is the well known natural park Heiðmörk with its hiking and biking trails, small forests and lava formations.

The eastern shores of Elliðavatn are part of Heiðmörk nature reserve, protected by the state.

Coming on the hringvegur (Route 1) over the Hellisheiði in the direction of the capital city, travelers pass by the lake.