Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Beure

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Beure

Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Beure

Easy

4.4

(7)

199

riders

Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Beure

01:07

25.1km

180m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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2.66 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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3.01 km

Les remparts de la citadelle de Besançon

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4.01 km

Citadel Tunnel

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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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4.13 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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4.59 km

Mouillère footbridge

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pedestrian crossing above the canal

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4.60 km

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

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This former railway bridge now serves as a cycle and pedestrian path. It offers two superb views of the Doubs as well as the Citadel.

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4.68 km

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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21.6 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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25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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