Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon

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Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon

Moderate

4.2

(14)

520

runners

Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon

00:56

8.91km

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: August 21, 2026

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2.60 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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3.14 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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3.17 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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4.01 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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4.16 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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6.15 km

Les quais de la Boucle

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From the banks of the Doubs, you will be able to appreciate the limits of the historic center of Besançon, which is nicknamed by us, the Loop. Small nickname which …

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6.65 km

Battant Bridge

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It is the most famous bridge in the city. This bridge which spans the Doubs was built in Roman times. Today the bridge has been rehabilitated and it accommodates the tramway.

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