() also called is a river situated in the east of Iceland near . Its surface measures and it is long; its greatest width is and its greatest depth . The 27 MW Lagarfossvirkjun hydropower station is located at its lower end.
The biggest forest in Iceland, is found near the river as well as a waterfall, . , at , is one of the tallest waterfalls in the country. Below it is another waterfall called .
As with the Scottish lake Loch Ness, a cryptid serpent, called by locals, is believed by some to live in the depths of .
See also
- List of rivers of Iceland
- Waterfalls of Iceland
References
External links
- Information and photo
- Hallormsstaður und Hengifoss