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Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from LaM Lille Métropole - Musée d'Art Moderne, d'Art Comptemporain et d'Art Brut

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Lille
Villeneuve-D'Ascq

Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from LaM Lille Métropole - Musée d'Art Moderne, d'Art Comptemporain et d'Art Brut

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Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from LaM Lille Métropole - Musée d'Art Moderne, d'Art Comptemporain et d'Art Brut

00:47

7.48km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle du Héron

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724 m

Good MTB trail section

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There are some decent MTB trail sections in this location. Quite narrow single track. You have to watch out for the exposed tree roots, there are plenty along these tracks. Fun to ride on and off road sections.

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1.48 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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4.03 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

One of the most beautiful places to walk in the Lille Metropolis

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4.62 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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5.02 km

Lac du Héron

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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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5.65 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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5.71 km

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

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6.51 km

Heron Park

Highlight • Lake

A classic to do to get some fresh air! Crowded when the weather is nice / on Sundays.

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7.48 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

631 m

292 m

141 m

< 100 m

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