Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from Hem
Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from Hem
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Heron Lake – Heron Lake loop from Hem
02:01
8.01km
10m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: March 18, 2026
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Your route passes through protected areas
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Réserve naturelle du Héron
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.29 km
Quote de Saint-Exupéry
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2.27 km
Lac du Héron
Lake
2.71 km
Heron Lake
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4.06 km
Entrance to one of the region's most beautiful parks
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4.11 km
The Hunting Lodge of Villeneuve-d'Ascq
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4.58 km
Twisted Willows by the Lake
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5.74 km
Heron Lake
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6.17 km
Casemate
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6.70 km
Bird viewing wall
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The bird species list that can be spotted here includes various ducks, geese, herons, and the colorful kingfisher.
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8.01 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.45 km
870 m
443 m
255 m
Surfaces
6.29 km
602 m
576 m
298 m
192 m
< 100 m
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