Count's Castle – Old Bridge of Carcassonne loop from Carcassonne

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Count's Castle – Old Bridge of Carcassonne loop from Carcassonne

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Count's Castle – Old Bridge of Carcassonne loop from Carcassonne

02:01

7.53km

90m

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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 km

Great view of the basilica

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most beautiful French Gothic!

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4.19 km

Count's Castle

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The Count's Castle reached its peak in the 12th and 13th centuries AD. It then housed the Cathars. After the support of the Cathars, the castle was besieged in the …

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4.41 km

Stained-glass windows of the Basilique Saint-Nazaire

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Fairly large and impressive church

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5.51 km

View up to the fortress

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wonderfully beautiful landscape here

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5.78 km

Old Bridge of Carcassonne

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The oldest document concerning the bridge dates back to 1184. Roger Trencavel authorized the inhabitants of the city to build a new bridge on the condition that they covered the …

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5.85 km

Carcassonne Citadel

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You haven't visited Carcassonne if you haven't visited the Cité. This fortress, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lines up three kilometers of double surrounding walls and 52 defense …

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7.53 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

2.42 km

1.10 km

1.04 km

265 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

1.92 km

1.28 km

217 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

May 2, 2024,Rundgang auf der Festung Cité de Carcassonne

Impressive medieval town and castle. You can skip the museum and the tour of the walls. You can get many beautiful views through the alleys, outside and between the walls and there is less hustle and bustle.

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July 13, 2022,Ville Foltifiee Historique de Carcassonne

Up to the castle for dinner. Turned a round. And down again.👍
Tomorrow national holiday, the castle was smartly lit and party time

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August 21, 2025,Carcassonne 🇫🇷

And the journey continued. Today we stayed overnight in Carcassonne and took the opportunity for an evening stroll

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March 10, 2024,"Carcassonne" wie im Mittelalter 🤩

With its fortifications, Carcassonne is a real highlight when the sun is shining. de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcassonne
We were also lucky with the parking space. The tour was very relaxing. At these temperatures we don't need heating. 😅

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September 30, 2024,2024.72 TdF FR: Tour de Carcassone

After arriving at the Le Covent hostel, we shower and head to the Cite on the hill. We are deeply impressed by the mighty fortifications.
The interior of the basilica welcomes us with a sophisticated Gothic atmosphere.
We are impressed by the diverse stonemasonry. We even get a stamp for our credentials.
The two parts of the city are so …

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June 20, 2023,Carcassonne - prähistorische Stadt(-Besichtigung)

Tourism Carcassonne: The city of Carcassonne is famous for its magnificent medieval citadel La Cité with the 12th century Chateau Comtal, its city walls and towers.

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October 9, 2025,Citytour durch das mittelalterliche Carcassonne 🌥👟🏰

A lovely walk through medieval Carcassonne with its many walls and towers. The highly recommended audio guide takes you through the keep and over the castle walls, offering sweeping views of the surrounding area. The castle was a hotly contested site throughout history between the then Kingdom of France and Aragon, serving as a strategic point between the two countries. …

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June 7, 2022,Stadtbesichtigung Carcasonne

A city tour is of course a must when visiting Carcasonne, in particular a visit to the fortified city of Cite de Carcasonne and a stroll through the shopping district, the Bastide.

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