The Lion is the symbol of the city of Belfort. All Belfort residents are proud of this pink sandstone colossus. The Citadel and the Lion of Belfort were voted the French people's favorite monument in 2020.

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Belfort landmark created by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi

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The work, in pink Vosges sandstone, was commissioned by the city in 1871, notably because the artist had fought as Garibaldi's aide-de-camp in 1870.

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1. Miotte Tower – The Lion of Belfort loop from Belfort

8.25km

02:22

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Miotte Tower – Justice Fort loop from Belfort

11.8km

03:10

120m

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3. The Lion of Belfort – Saint Christopher Cathedral loop from Belfort

6.93km

01:49

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 440 m

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Sunday 15 March

8°C

-1°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Belfort, Territoire-de-Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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The Lion of Belfort

1. Miotte Tower – The Lion of Belfort loop from Belfort

2. Miotte Tower – Justice Fort loop from Belfort

3. The Lion of Belfort – Saint Christopher Cathedral loop from Belfort

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