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Citadel View – The Doubs loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel View – The Doubs loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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4.5

(6)

525

runners

Citadel View – The Doubs loop from Besançon-Mouillère

01:13

11.7km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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865 m

Citadel View

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From the blue bridge, you are in a good position to admire the slender profile of the Citadel of Vauban.

All you have to do is cross the bridge, take …

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1.93 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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3.62 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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8.51 km

Velotte lock

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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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8.54 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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9.62 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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9.67 km

Passerelle de Mazagran

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The footbridge allows you to cross the Doubs by bike and offers a breathtaking view of the citadel.

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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

2.30 km

937 m

343 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.01 km

289 m

152 m

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