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Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from Annappes

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Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from Annappes

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Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from Annappes

02:50

11.2km

20m

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 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle du Héron

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.54 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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3.98 km

Lac du Héron

Lake

5.13 km

Bird viewing wall

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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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5.65 km

Casemate

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This is not a bunker, historians emphasize, but a casemate: the structure was, after all, built by the French. The pediment bears the date 1937. The main entrance is covered …

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6.09 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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7.20 km

Twisted Willows by the Lake

Highlight • Lake

7.67 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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7.72 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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8.49 km

Lac de Canteleu

Lake

8.93 km

Moulin du Parc du Héron

Highlight • Monument

The Heron Park extends over 110 hectares around the lake of the same name. Created in the 1970s, it offers a diversity of landscapes including meadows, woods and wetlands. The …

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

1.81 km

965 m

832 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

2.39 km

1.38 km

901 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

30°C

14°C

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Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from Annappes

Heron Lake

Bird viewing wall

Casemate

Heron Lake

Twisted Willows by the Lake

The Hunting Lodge of Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Entrance to one of the region's most beautiful parks

Moulin du Parc du Héron

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