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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Nancray

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Nancray

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Road cycling routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Nancray

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Nancray

Moderate

4.9

(11)

393

riders

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Nancray

02:15

48.6km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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790 m

Open-Air Museum of Franche-Comté Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum on 16 hectares allowing you to admire 35 typical buildings of Franche-Comté dating from the 17th to the 19th century and which have all been gradually dismantled and rebuilt …

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15.3 km

Citadel of Besançon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

15.3 km

Citadel Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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33.3 km

Forfeit

Highlight • Other

Sometimes demolished buildings look really exciting, like this

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5

33.4 km

Deluz Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Supply station for cyclists on the Eurovelo route and other tourists:
Information, toilets, showers, kiosk with snacks and drinks. Rest area with seating, partially covered.
Nice place to stay on the beautiful Doubs cycle path.

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35.4 km

Along the Doubs River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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7

40.3 km

Champlive tunnel

Highlight • Other

Not hot inside summer and winter.

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48.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

8.61 km

1.80 km

207 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

218 m

129 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Friday 19 June

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16°C

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