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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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4.7

(71)

447

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Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

10:12

171km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 170 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.4 km

Along the Doubs River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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34.2 km

Boucle du Doubs at Baume-les-Dames

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The Cusancin river flows into the Doubs at Baume-les-Dames. The landscapes are sublime.

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39.4 km

Bike path along the Doubs

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pleasant and quiet (EuroVelo) cycle path along the natural river Doubs

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85.8 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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85.8 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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100 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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The breakthrough of Thoraise is a canal that saves 4km of navigation on the Doubs. Provided you have a small boat.
On the upstream side, pay attention to the curtain …

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101 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

125 km

Viewpoint

128 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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Currently, July 2022, major construction site and route closure from Orchamps towards Audelange.

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133 km

Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

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At this location, the canal and the river are closely adjacent to each other. It's a beautiful sight to see. Here the two rivers travel together in the valley.

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171 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

128 km

28.8 km

10.2 km

3.54 km

714 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

149 km

21.8 km

870 m

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 June

19°C

11°C

49 %

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Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

Along the Doubs River

Boucle du Doubs at Baume-les-Dames

Bike path along the Doubs

Citadel of Besançon

Citadel Canal Tunnel

Thoraise Tunnel

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Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

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