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Besançon
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Citadelle de Besançon – Le Doubs loop from Vermiron

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Beure

Citadelle de Besançon – Le Doubs loop from Vermiron

Easy

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Citadelle de Besançon – Le Doubs loop from Vermiron

00:36

9.88km

60m

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: October 17, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

40 m in total

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2.81 km

Lock and Waterfall on the Doubs with View of the Citadel

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Lock, Doubs and view of the citadel.

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3.77 km

Beautiful view of the Citadelle, directly from the bike path

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4.53 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

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The ship tunnel in Besançon is a special tunnel, specially designed for the transport of ships. The tunnel is located under the city and runs through the hill of the …

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5.05 km

Citadel of Besançon

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The Citadelle de Besançon is an impressive fortress located on Mont Saint-Étienne, high above the city of Besançon.
Construction of the Citadelle began in 1668 under the direction of the …

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5.08 km

Citadel Canal Tunnel

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The tunnel is part of the complex system of waterways that cross the city and is designed to allow ships to pass through the city without having to pass through …

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5.91 km

View of the Vauban Citadel

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Here you get a good idea of the size of the citadel.

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6.99 km

The Doubs

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In addition to its interest for navigation, the lock of Velotte deserves to linger there a little for its ornithological potential.

Indeed, the lock is a landmark for gray herons …

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8.99 km

this bike path is recommended towards Dole.
In the direction of Besoncon I would recommend the EV6. Doubs is not so overgrown there and the view of the citadel is clear.

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9.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.61 km

2.17 km

885 m

133 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.63 km

1.07 km

123 m

< 100 m

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