Hraunsvatn Lake (Iceland)

Lake Hraunsvatn in the scenic Öxnadalur Valley of Iceland is home to a well-known fishing lake. Fishing here is free of charge and has a healthy stock of large Ice Age Arctic char which can be caught all year round.

The surrounding area of Lake Hraunsvatn is dotted with numerous hiking trails. Peak Hraundrangi is one of the most magnificent and mysterious peaks in Iceland. It was first climbed in 1956 and legend says that a treasure chest is hidden somewhere on the peak.

Other local legends suggest Lake Hraunsvatn is home to numerous mythical creatures. One of which is the Hrökkáll, an eel-like creature with scales as hard as iron and razor sharp saw-toothed fins.