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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Réserve naturelle du Héron

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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Réserve naturelle du Héron

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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Réserve naturelle du Héron

00:36

8.99km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle du Héron

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1.14 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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1.54 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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3.99 km

Country path along the Marque

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Starting from the Heron Park and its nature reserve, descend towards the marshes of Fretin, Templeuve, and Peronne on a magnificent, beautifully landscaped path.
Passable by all types of bike …

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5.34 km

On the Héron hill

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A fairly smooth trail up the hill, with a nice climb to get there and a steep descent to get back.
Indeed, there's one particularly low-hanging spot, and you really have to bend down.

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5.73 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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6.70 km

View of the Countryside

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7.00 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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7.16 km

Colline de Marchenelles Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing hill overlooking Heron Lake. it's hard to believe that Villeneuve d'Ascq is right next door. A change of scenery guaranteed.
Made from fill land from the digging of lakes …

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8.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

2.59 km

1.91 km

195 m

134 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.85 km

1.56 km

502 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

32°C

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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Réserve naturelle du Héron

Lac du Héron

Heron Lake

Country path along the Marque

On the Héron hill

Heron Lake

View of the Countryside

Colline de Marchenelle

Colline de Marchenelles Loop

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