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Heron Lake – Lac du Héron loop from Station d'essais techniques des 4 Cantons

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France

Hauts-De-France

Lille

Sainghin-En-Mélantois

Heron Lake – Lac du Héron loop from Station d'essais techniques des 4 Cantons

Hard

5.0

(6)

204

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Heron Lake – Lac du Héron loop from Station d'essais techniques des 4 Cantons

02:48

26.7km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle du Héron

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.25 km

bois de la Noyelle

Forest

5.13 km

Bois d'Infière

Forest

6.60 km

Greenway Hem-Anstaing

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet and appreciable place to ride

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12.5 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

Avoid riding there on weekends or when the weather is nice, there are people walking there!

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12.9 km

Lac du Héron

Highlight • Lake

The lake is part of the Heron Natural Park, a regional reserve that is home to a variety of flora and fauna. You can run around the lake and enjoy …

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14.0 km

Colline de Marchenelle

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hill is a former mining site. You can run up the hill and enjoy the view of the city and the countryside. The hill trail is steep and suitable for experienced runners.

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14.5 km

The Hunting Lodge of Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Highlight • Historical Site

Surrounded by the vast greenery of the Parc du Héron, the pavilion offers a peaceful place in the heart of Villeneuve d'Ascq. Around this former hunting lodge, you can enjoy …

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14.6 km

Entrance to one of the region's most beautiful parks

Highlight • Other

Beautiful area. Very easy to go around the lake of the heron. Beautiful wildlife

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15.0 km

Héron Lake is a natural area of 110 hectares. Created in the 1970s, it is surrounded by meadows, woods and trails. This protected site is home to rich biodiversity, including many species of birds and plants.

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15.6 km

Lac du Héron

Lake

26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

3.56 km

1.39 km

756 m

564 m

117 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

5.30 km

3.38 km

2.09 km

1.83 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

32°C

19°C

0 %

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Heron Lake – Lac du Héron loop from Station d'essais techniques des 4 Cantons

Forest Path and Wooden Bridge

Greenway Hem-Anstaing

Heron Lake

Lac du Héron

Colline de Marchenelle

The Hunting Lodge of Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Entrance to one of the region's most beautiful parks

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