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France
Hauts-De-France
Lille
Hem

Path to Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Hem

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
France
Hauts-De-France
Lille
Hem

Path to Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Hem

Moderate

4.7

(22)

118

hikers

Path to Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Hem

03:08

12.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle du Héron

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.89 km

Path to Lac du Héron

Highlight • Trail

is part of a nature park in Villeneuve d'Ascq

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2

4.04 km

Bird viewing wall

Highlight • Other

Birdwatching wall, facing a spur of Lac du Héron, away from the crowds of hikers.
The bird species list that can be spotted here includes various ducks, geese, herons, and the colorful kingfisher.

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3

4.20 km

Quote de Saint-Exupéry

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A memorial stone designed by Anatole Guenez in 2007 bears the famous quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Le Petit Prince: "Il profita, pour son évasion, d'une migration d'oiseaux sauvages"

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5.19 km

Lac du Héron

Lake

5

5.63 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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6

7.02 km

LaM - Museum of Modern Art

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The LaM - Museum of Modern Art, Contemporary Art and Brut Art of Villeneuve-d'Ascq, opened in 1983, houses more than 7,000 works. Designed by architect Roland Simounet, the museum presents …

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7.49 km

Parc Urbain

Forest

8

8.72 km

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

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9

8.78 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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10

9.25 km

Twisted Willows by the Lake

Highlight • Lake

B

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

1.23 km

827 m

252 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

1.78 km

1.09 km

1.07 km

240 m

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

50 %

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