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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Nancray

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Nancray

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Nancray

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Nancray

Hard

5.0

(1)

64

riders

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Nancray

03:20

52.0km

530m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Marais de Saone

Réserve biologique dirigée de Laissey

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.7 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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20.2 km

Malate Footbridge

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The Passerelle de la Malate is a pedestrian and cycle bridge in Besançon, France. Opened on 9 August 2010, it connects the Route de la Malate to the Prés-de-Vaux area …

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26.3 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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The Rhône-Rhine Canal connects a navigable tributary of the Rhône, the Saône, to the Rhine. It is bordered by a cycle path that crosses the beautiful Doubs Valley and runs …

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28.9 km

Cows bathing in the Doubs

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By the time I could stop, some had left the Doubs again

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30.7 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful bike path and beautiful scenery.

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35.8 km

Deluz Lock

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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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37.8 km

Along the Doubs River

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Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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52.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

17.9 km

2.83 km

2.55 km

173 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

2.63 km

232 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 8 November

13°C

6°C

55 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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